The pomegranate is a powerful symbol of unity and collective strength, with its numerous seeds enclosed within a single fruit. This imagery represents the Commonwealth of Israel as an embodiment of unity and cohesion among its people, reflecting a deep sense of togetherness and purpose. Each member, akin to a seed, plays a vital role in contributing to the greater purpose and overall strength of the whole. Leadership within the Commonwealth, much like the pomegranate, harmonises various talents and gifts, fostering a community where everyone’s potential is realized, nurtured, and contributes to the common good.
The leadership mantle at the Church at Philadelphia is deeply connected to the Commonwealth of Israel's model of unity and collective strength. The Church at Philadelphia, commended in Revelation for its steadfastness and faithfulness, exemplifies unity under a shared mission and purpose, working together harmoniously to achieve common goals. This leadership quality is a hallmark of proistemic genius, which creates an environment where each member’s unique potential is recognised and nurtured, allowing everyone to contribute meaningfully to the greater good.
Philadelphia, a church with little strength, had kept God's word and had not denied his name. This church paradigm teaches us that God's power is made perfect in our weakness. It's about effecting change by God's strength, not our own, and the 'offer' of a partnership with the divine.
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Scientific name: Punica granatum
The Pomegranate and the Commonwealth of Israel
Pomegranate: Commonwealth of Israel
This is the leadership principle within the City of faith that urges and nudges mankind as a species to run to great purpose, raising the bar of excellence, blazing new trails, building on strengths, overturning conventions and paradigm through teaching, coaching and executive mentoring. Here is the proistemic genius at work through brotherly kindness restoring the foundations of sovereignty, dignity and efficiency with every man under his own vine and fig that “none should make afraid”. Here is dynamic stability returned through much turbulence and yet, coming out stronger after the storm and sometimes through it.