Seed Administration

 

Since I have joined the ABC/Matheteuo family in 2023, I have experienced breakthrough upon breakthrough in my life. Some areas were really tuff, and I was wondering how God would come through for me but each time I am amazed at His timing, His provision and the breakthrough. Some were so unexpected that it still gives me the chills. Others happened quietly, without fuss but still recognisable for its pure wonder and the result left me stunned.

Each breakthrough was a stepping stone that catapulted me into the next phase of restoration, and upliftment. Each series of teachings escalated the procession of restoration.

When we started with the Obed-Edom Phenomenon there was another shift and the fruit is recognizable. With it came the constant chastisement about the smallest things that added to the irritability, impatience and at times anger. This irritability made me stop and think. It was effecting my work, my relationship with colleagues and even with God. And so, I began to pray, seeking God’s forgiveness number one and seeking the culprit of it all. My recent problems with the Wi-Fi connection highlighted it even more.

I have seen that administration is vital in every organization. When the administrator doesn’t know their assigned job it can cause a lot of emotions, conflict, and confusion. A bottleneck that refuses to budge because of this one person’s adamant attitude that she is right and we are wrong. And unless someone doesn’t give in, the situation will remain unresolved.

Then Ps Gerda began to speak about administration. Touching on our environment and the influence it has in every part of our life. In the natural, administration can be a very dull subject under normal circumstances. I mean who likes to keep a file tidy, his desk neat or keep track of expenses? Most avoid it for as long as possible but yet when it is in place it makes life less complicated and more certain. The certainty that comes with it in the end makes the time spend on it, worth it.

Administration is the next step in our progress to maturity. I believe the timing of the topic is spot on. It’s amazing how the word scrolls suddenly pops up in the Bible…😊 once you give closer attention to this small detail the divine administration surrounding it comes into full effect. We sometimes gloss over these minute details but if someone didn’t take the time to write it and archived it correctly there would not have been a scroll to pass along so that Jesus could read the famous words in Luke 4:18-19 and we would not have the benefit of reading the Bible any time we like, as well. We must receive the revelation of Christ as our foundation in order to come into the position of rulership just as Jesus did when he demonstrated a Kingdom lifestyle to us.

We are called into the image and likeness of God. We are called to solve problems on the earth, to infiltrate and give direction and restrain evil. But we need divine administration to be that. To administer our lives, the household of faith and the city church. It’s greater than ourselves.

On Tuesday it was also highlighted when during the dialogue the ecclesia emerge with a strong message; we are called into Christ. We are called to be the exact representation of Christ. We are called to maturity, and we are called to rule. All of these points form unity in the Body of Christ. It gives us the certainty that everything we experience is deliberate and purposeful.

But it all begins with apt administration.  

Godly administration is the faithful stewardship of resources, people, and responsibilities according to biblical principles. It includes wise leadership, ethical governance, and service in both church and everyday contexts, honouring God while serving others well.

Biblical Foundations

1. Stewardship: Stewardship is central to godly administration. In Genesis 1:28, God entrusts humanity with creation, highlighting our responsibility to manage resources wisely and ethically.

2. Wisdom and Understanding: Effective administration require wisdom and understanding. Proverbs 3:13-14 states, "Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold." We are encouraged to seek divine wisdom to make sound decisions.

3. Integrity and Justice: Godly administration is marked by integrity and justice. Micah 6:8 emphasizes, "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" Administrators are called to uphold justice and fairness in all dealings.

4. Servant Leadership: Jesus exemplified servant leadership, teaching that true leadership is about serving others. In Mark 10:43-45, Jesus instructs, "Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."

5. Accountability: Administrators are accountable to God for their actions and decisions. Romans 14:12 reminds us, "So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God." This accountability ensures that we remain humble and focused on our divine responsibilities.

Examples of Godly Administration

1. Joseph: Joseph modelled godly leadership in Egypt by wisely managing resources and following divine guidance, as seen in Genesis 41:39-41, to prepare the nation for famine.

2. Nehemiah: Nehemiah showed godly administration by rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls through prayer, planning, perseverance, and inspiring the community to act together (Nehemiah 2:18).

3. Solomon: Solomon’s prayer for wisdom in 1 Kings 3:9 shows that godly administration values discernment above wealth or power.

Obed Edom administered his life correctly long before the Ark came into his house.

We don’t know who influenced him. In fact, we know very little of him, yet David was aware of this man and could sleep easy with the knowledge that the Ark of God was in worthy and capable hands.

Obed Edom had to be an intelligent man to know that he had to stay connected to the living God and not the false gods he was surrounded with.

Most probably his life was influenced by a grandmother and mother. Like Timothy who became the spiritual son of Paul.

Obed Edom changed his life completely. He became the very picture of an ecclesia in his region. His house became the ecclesia: The called out one that is called into Kingdom lifestyle.

He gave his sons correct names… meaning this was not an overnight decision but a long-term dedication and commitment toward God.

He made sure his house stayed clean… there were no pigs found in his house. He remained loyal without knowing what God was about to do in his life.

David recognized it.

God blessed him for it.

Staying connected to God is not a momentary thing to get brownie points but a deliberate action that takes years to establish.

Back in 2022, when I knew that God was calling me back, I knew I had to make certain adjustments in my life. I knew I could not continue in a relationship that did not honour God. I was not willing to compromise and get married and be unhappy for the rest of my life. I am not that young anymore and every turn would cost me. A price I no longer was willing to pay. I knew I had to separate. By the time I joined the ABC/Matheteuo family I knew I had to stay connected in order for God to change my life.

We see this also in Joseph’s life. From a young age, when he first received the dreams from God, he didn’t wander away. He didn’t disconnect when he was chastised by his parents or ridiculed by his brothers. He didn’t disconnect when he was thrown in the pit. Nor when he was accused of something horrendous and thrown in prison. He stayed true to God. This makes his story so phenomenal.

Joshua though not mentioned often had the same tenacity. He stayed connected through Moses. When Moses went up the mountain Joshua followed at a discreet distance. He stayed connected until the day God gave him the reigns over Israel.

Samuel too stayed connected to God from a young age, and there was peace in Israel  but he failed to influence his sons to continue on this path and they misled the nation of Israel after his death.

Then there is Ruth who clung to her mother-in-law and changed her entire life. God rewarded her by being written into the genealogy of David and Jesus Christ.

Esther, Daniel, Deborah, Nehemiah, Ezra – all of these people administered their lives accurately and reaped the results of their devotion.

Administration of the seed is the intentional, disciplined, and spiritually aligned stewardship of what God places in your hands. Whether it is through revelation, resources, relationships, opportunities, or assignments. It is so that the seed can mature into its ordained harvest.

It is about managing the environment, the process, and the posture that allows the seed to flourish.

1. In Scripture Seed Represents

• Revelation — prophetic insight, instruction, divine ideas like Joseph and Daniel
• Resources — finances, time, skills, influence like Joseph and David.
• Relationships — people entrusted to your care like Ruth and Esther.
• Assignments — ministry, business, leadership responsibilities like Joshua and Moses. Here we can add the 12 Apostles and Paul.
• Character Formation — patience, discipline, humility, stewardship like Moses and Paul. Who completely changed and became the most dedicated apostle we can learn from.

Every seed carry potential, but potential is unlocked through administration.

2. Administration is the bridge between promise and manifestation.

Without administration:

• Seeds remain dormant
• Growth becomes inconsistent
• Harvest becomes delayed or distorted
• The environment becomes hostile to development

With administration:

• Order creates clarity
• Clarity creates momentum
• Momentum creates maturity
• Maturity produces harvest

And how does it begin?

1. It begins with a vision. God births something within your spirit that only you can do. Though you take many off roads, you are always led back to that vision.

2. Once the vision is established you buy the land. You stay connected to God, align, realign, and refuse to let go like Jacob when he refused to let go of the angel until he blessed him.

3. This is followed by the cultivation of the land. You learn new skills. You follow directions and prepare the soil for the seed to be planted.

4. An irrigation system is put into place that will water the seeds. More studying is involved, staying connected to the set man who is your resource centre. It’s a constant feeding and managing of the word that directs you. Watering the ground and seed.

5. Then the seed is planted. The correct depth is needed… not to swallow or to deep. If it is to swallow the birds will pick it up or the sun will dry it out. If it is too deep it will rot. And it must be spaced accurately as well. To close will cramp its growth. To far and it will have to be pruned constantly to achieve the best results.

6. When water is given, it mustn’t be too much or too little. To know the balance, you must know the season, the ground and the seed.  This is a science on its own. A balance must be kept right through its development.

7. Then the waiting begins. Once the seed sprout you take care of it. You keep the area clean from tares. Study the sky for any abnormalities like heal, thunderstorms, tornadoes, locust… anything that could harm the seedling to come to maturity. All of these factors could be disastrous or could help it grow to full potential. Each seed has its own unique requirements. That is why we cannot use someone else’s skills to cultivate our seed. It is unique to us.

Monitoring is a constant thing, and you cannot miss a day. Laziness cannot be part of your life. You work the land until…

8. Harvest time has its own administration. It cannot be harvested to early or to late. Still your eye remains on the sky, always watchful for anything that could harm the crop.

This all-needs discipline and dedication.

3. The Four Dimensions of Seed Administration

A. Order

Putting systems in place:

• Make sure you have the correct resources in place. Study if you have to.
• Track Finances. Savings is vital when you begin this. Without the necessary finances you will stop at some point. Plan ahead.
• Delegate Tasks
• Align Environments. If it doesn’t work pray for new doors to open.

Order is not perfection — it is readiness.

B. Attention

Seeds require monitoring:

• Watchful Prayer
• Daily Reflection
• Correction where needed
• Adjustments or realignment

C. Protection

Guarding the seed from:

• Distraction you need to have the full armour of God. Stay with the Apostolic culture.
• Doubt can ruin your seed before it has been planted. Don’t listen to nay sayers.
• Disorder is another big factor that can cause delays. Know where things are.
• Toxic influences

This is where ruling your spirit becomes essential.

D. Cultivation

Actively developing what God gave you:

• Learning new skills
• Strengthening discipline
• Practicing stewardship
• Honouring small beginnings

Cultivation is where maturity forms.

Thus:

• God is refining your administrative sensitivity
• He is aligning your environment (work, relationships, systems)
• He is strengthening your internal governance (ruling your spirit)
• He is preparing you for rulership, not just responsibility

Breakthroughs are not random — they are harvests from seeds you administered well, even when you didn’t realize it.

Your irritability was not weakness — it was God exposing areas where administration needed tightening.

My recent Wi-Fi frustrations, workplace dynamics, and emotional triggers were diagnostic tools, not obstacles.

4. Good Administration Unlocks Rulership

“We are called into Christ. We are called to be the exact representation of Christ. We are called to maturity, and we are called to rule.”

Rulership requires:

• Order
• Discipline
• Stewardship
• Emotional governance
• Administrative excellence

Administration of the seed is the training ground for rulership.

5 Principles for Godly Administration

1. Prayer and Dependence on God: Administrators should seek God's guidance through prayer, acknowledging their dependence on Him for wisdom and strength.

2. Ethical Decision-Making: Decisions should be made with integrity, reflecting biblical values and principles.

3. Empowerment and Delegation: Effective leaders empower others and delegate responsibilities, as seen in Exodus 18:21, where Moses appoints capable men to help judge the people.

4. Vision and Planning: A clear vision and strategic planning are essential for successful administration, ensuring that goals align with God's purposes.

5. Humility and Teachability: Leaders should remain humble and open to learning, recognizing that true wisdom comes from God.

Godly administration is a vital aspect of Christian leadership, requiring a commitment to biblical principles and a heart aligned with God's will. Through stewardship, wisdom, integrity, and servant leadership, administrators can honour God and effectively serve their communities.

So, get the files in order. A file that is torn and thrumpy with its pages all over the place shows that you don’t value the information you are storing. Learn to do a spreadsheet and get your finances in order. It’s small steps that gives clarity within uncertain moments.

Learn a new skill that can help with your vision and plans. You never know where it can lead. What door can open for you in order to come into a place of rulership. Be practical with your intentions.

Remember the goal is not perfection.

The goal is progress.

And lastly… rule your own spirit. Don’t allow certain things, or events to steal your peace. Allow the process to work. Become patient. It’s a choice at the end of the day.