When God Appoints, He Anoints

One interesting management insight that I heard from a brother in community is the Peter Principle. It states, "in a hierarchy every employee tends to rise to their level of incompetence." This principle, which was formulated by Dr. Laurence J. Peter and Raymond Hull, explains that "in a hierarchy, members are promoted so long as they work competently. Sooner or later they are promoted to a position at which they are no longer competent (their "level of incompetence"), and there they remain, being unable to earn further promotions (Wikipedia).

But in Christian life, it's different. We see another Peter, St. Peter, who became the Church's first Pope, who rose in the 'heirarchy', even though he only had 'fisherman' as a background. He did not necessarily have the skill set, like the scholars did to lead a group of believers. But Christ equipped him with His wisdom and by the power of the Holy Spirit.

So, everytime we are brought to a 'level of incompetence' specially in service, let us think about St. Peter, whose humility and full trust in the Lord made his leadership "the rock" which the Christian Church is built upon.

And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it (Matthew 16:18 ).

I have heard once that, when God appoints, He anoints.