El liderazgo con propósito florece entre ruinas y renovación
Introduction: "The Tree in the Rubble"
She knelt in the shadow of crumbling brick and broken glass, her hands tenderly pressing soil around the fragile roots of a young tree.
The lot had been abandoned for decades. A once-thriving block of businesses and families now stood in silent decay—graffiti-covered walls, shattered windows, weeds pushing through concrete. Most people walked past it with eyes down, muttering about how “that part of town” could never change.
But she saw something else.
She remembered the stories her grandmother told—how music once echoed through those streets, how neighbors looked out for one another, how children played on porches until the streetlights flickered on. She remembered because she had mourned its loss. And now, she planted in faith.
Not just a tree, but a declaration.
That something could grow again.
That hope could take root where history had crumbled.
That restoration was not a myth—it was a mission.
As she watered the sapling, a boy on a bike slowed down to watch. An older man paused with his grocery cart. No one spoke, but in the silence, something stirred.
She was a tree of righteousness, planted by the Lord—not in pristine places, but in broken ones. Because that’s where rebuilding begins.
The Spirit of the Lord Is Upon Me
There comes a time in every leader’s journey when comfort must yield to calling. When the weight of divine purpose presses on your soul, you know you were born not just to succeed—but to serve, restore, and rebuild what others have abandoned.
Isaiah 61:1–7 isn’t merely a poetic promise—it is a prophetic blueprint. It outlines the mandate of the anointed, the commissioned, the called. It reminds us that those who are broken, mourning, and bound are not disqualified—they are the mission.
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me…”
These words, echoed by Christ in Luke 4, remind us that we are not sent without power, and we are not assigned without anointing. Your pain has a purpose. Your past has prepared you. Your anointing is not about platform—it’s about healing the brokenhearted and rebuilding generations.
We are called to be restorers—modern-day Nehemiahs, tasked with reviving deserted places: hearts, homes, communities, systems, and legacies that lie in ruin.
The Word doesn’t say you might rebuild. It says, “Then they will rebuild the ancient ruins, they will raise up and restore the former desolations…” You are the they. The ones planted by the Lord—rooted in righteousness, growing in resilience, flourishing in purpose.
Key Leadership Lessons from Isaiah 61:
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You are anointed to act. This is not passive spirituality. It’s a divine commissioning.
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You carry healing and hope. Leaders don’t avoid the wounded—they walk toward them.
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You are a rebuilder of ruins. Even generational desolation is no match for a Spirit-filled life.
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You are repositioned for restoration. What once brought shame will be transformed into double joy and honor.
Reflection Questions:
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What “ruins” in your sphere of influence is God calling you to rebuild?
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Where have you experienced brokenness that God now wants to use as healing for others?
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Are you fully walking in your anointing—or holding back due to fear, shame, or comfort?
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How can you create space for others to rise from mourning into joy under your leadership?
Closing Prayer:
Lord, we receive the mantle.
We declare that the Spirit of the Lord God is upon us. We receive the oil of joy in place of mourning, the garment of praise for every heavy spirit. Make us oaks of righteousness—rooted, stable, and fruitful. Teach us to rebuild what was ruined, restore what was lost, and renew what has been forgotten. Let our lives be a testament of Your glory, and may we lead not for recognition but for redemption. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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