In most of these third World countries,the system of colonialism and the process of colonization carried with it the dehumanizing element of fostering dependency and robbing individuals of the essential aspect of creative development.This Delibitating system also provided it's subjects with basic training for service but not for productivity.
In essence,they were taught how to grow sugar cane, but not how to make sugar; they were taught how to grow cotton but not how to make cloth. The result was a perpetuation of dependency; for even after they were "liberated",or as some call it "emancipated",they were left with the raw material but no ability to transforme it into end products.
In effect, the were left with the zeal of freedom without the skill for development. This is the reason why so many of our third World Nations today are still experiencing tremendous hardship and turmoil. The industralized states that once colonized them have maintained a sense of control and superiority that manifests itself in a sophisticated form of economic colonialism instead of political colonialism.
The third World Nations in effect are led to still look to the industrially developed states for their measure of standard, quality and excellence.This in turn breeds a sense of disrespect and suspicion for their own products and a denial of the great potential that lies dormant in these great people everywhere.
This distrust of and denial of potential was also transferred to the church world through mission efforts. Many churches throughout the third World countries are products of foreign based missions and in most cases were dependent on a "mother" church organization. This dependency factor continued even to the time of national independence,leaving many of these miniseries without well trained, confident, competent and skilled leaders.
Even to this day, despite the fact that many of these church organizations have qualified and capable leaders, there is still the notion that the presence of a foreign element is necessary for the maintenance of excellence and quality.
However, there is a fresh wind of responsibility blowing throughout these third World countries stirring a sense of destiny and purpose in the hearts of these people everywhere. This awakening of the Spirit of responsibility is being felt in all areas, political, social, civic and spiritual.It is therefore imperative that the third World people look to the inner strength and potential lying deep within them, and with a renewed commitment to the creator, Jesus Christ, and prepare themselves for the refinement of skills.
"if the axe is dull and it's edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success".Ecclesiastes 10:10.
It is my desire that every man, woman, boy and girl in every nation and every race come to realize the tremendous potential and capacity for greatness that lies dormant within them.