Did Jesus have an Adjutant?

Adjutant: An Assitant; A staff officer who helps a commanding officer with administrative affairs. (noun)

First let me say that this blog subject has been on my heart for about 6 months. I have spoken about it but never really sat down to write about it due to my schedule. Anyway, this came from a topic of conversation with some friends a while back. This blog isn't intended to offend or targeted to any one person in particular.

As I was speaking with a few friends they were mentioning to me their dislike for some of the 'request' warranted from people in certain positions. Also, there were questions posed to the group involved concerning the need for adjutants in the church. I am not sure if those reading will understand where this may be going so let me give my take on things seen and heard personally. For those who may not have been closely involved in most charismatic church's. They have a position of what we affectionately call, 'Adjutant' or 'Armor Bearer'. This position is one who is there to assist the Man/Woman of God. Not to be confused with a Secretary. I have looked up the definition of Adjutant and listed it above for your reference. I understand this position to be one who 'assist' an officer.

Let me state that I do not disagree with this position being utilized in the church. What I don't understand is the different personal request for adjutants. I'll give examples to help clarify this. Personal meaning, you must make me a cake from stratch and have it in my office every sunday in order for me to preach effectively. Oh and you have to cut it and call me your super hero while doing that. (I know sounds funny huh but not too far fetched) I mean, i've heard of books to train properly for this position. Which I haven't read so I can't speak on, but I don't doubt it isn't a good read and informative. I just don't understand why most go after this position with the understanding they will get what most strive for 'the double portion' or 'mantle' from the man/woman of God.

Now this blog is simply from my understanding that God came down wrapped in flesh as a servant and always stressed the imporantance of serving instead of being served. Please note i'm not against being honored or respected in the position God has called you to. What I don't understand or better yet, it's becoming difficult for those on the outside looking in to detect who is the servant if you know what I mean. It was clear, every time Jesus spoke as 'the Man' it wasn't about his will but the will of the father. He pointed all roads back to God. If your asking yes I have heard about Elijah (the prophet) and Elisha (the student). Of course, but Elisha was seeking 'the mantle'. His efforts paid off in the end. Oh, and concerning Moses (also a servant) and Joshua. Well you can read it for yourself but clearly the scripture states, 'Moses MY servant (God speaking) is dead'. It didn't say, Moses your Pastor and the reason why you have your jobs, freedom, etc. is dead.

We must keep things in perspective. I believe we start out meaning well but then flesh gets in the way as it did from the beginning. The word speaks there is nothing new under the sun, so we can't take for granted that flesh won't try to rise even with good intentions. I also agree that our leaders or Men/Women of God have a lot of their hands. They if doing all that God has instructed them to do can become overloaded at times. This is understandable as their are many people to be reached. However, I also believe those called to lead have an example in Jesus as does the church in the disciples. Jesus was a servant, He is all powerful yet humbled himself to wash feet. He is all knowing, yet died for our sins anyway knowing some would still reject him. His disciples, followed and received understanding to continue the work as servants.

What I am witnessing bothers me. We aren't serving anymore, we are becoming self exhaulted. We aren't developing followers of Christ anymore so the work can be carried on, we are more concerned with OUR rules and request being followed. What about the souls, we were born with mother's and father's helping us so we could learn to do things for ourselves once matured. Now we have people who spend their lives not following Christ but men and getting nothing in return earthly treasures in which the Word says for us not to seek temporal things. Once again i'm not against by no means 'assistance' but I concerned with us leaning to our own understanding of things instead of Acknowledging God in ALL our ways and letting him direct our paths. It's becoming more difficult to detect houses of God now days because he's not in it...but everything is being attributed back to us. It shouldn't be. I'm not against honor and respect but there is a fine line.

Let us not forget that Satan was created for God for his use, but fell from Heaven not for wanting to be 'like' God..............but wanting to 'be' God.