CHAPTER 1

The Power Of Strategy

Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tacticswithout strategy is the noise before defeat.—Sun Tzu

King (melekh): One who leads and reigns as leader.

A strategist is the point person. He or she is also called upon to implementchanges, create opportunities and strategic turns, shift in proper timing,and forecast opposition. Every kingdom prepares strategy designedto outwit its enemy. And every King prepares his successors to takeposition, understand the process, acquisition, community, culture,matters concerning tactics and to "think" well to govern in the rulesof engagement.

Have you ever played the game of chess before? Chess is one of thebest strategic games known to man. Play takes time, skill, predictionand strategy. The playing ground is equal. Before the game starts, eachplayer aligns the board. There are no head starts, and the rules arepredetermined before one move is made.

To play, you must know the names of every piece on the board, andhow they can legally move. One of the rules of engagement whileplaying is to create a strategy and to move on the board gaining leveragewhile forecasting your opponent's next move. The more leverage andplanning, the better the chance of winning. The goal is to study youropponent and strategically align yourself on the board to capture theking (leader). Once captured, which is an indication that he has beenconquered and replaced by the strategist who declares checkmate ...GAME OVER!

Do not assume or move haphazardly with your opponent. Youropponent is probably just as skillful and ready to win as you. Justbefore the checkmate, the player must get as close to their opponent aspossible without giving away his position and strategy. To conquer, onemust enter behind enemy lines. You'd be wise to work your way acrossthe board strategically, always making calculated steps and always witha keen eye. Take caution to watch your opponent's mannerisms. Oneindecisive move or hesitation has the potential to create massive chaos,realignment or takeover. Now, shift from thinking chess to marketplace.What if you were born for such a time as this to be "king" called tothe marketplace to solve problems? What if ... it's time to play chessas kings?

When I think about the Kingdom of God, I think of generals, oras in a game of chess, bishops, who are skilled in the marketplace,and who are not afraid to make a move in politics, media, arts,entertainment, education, finances and business. These men and womenpossess entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial spirits to engage in high places asmodern-day kings.

The Art of War

Sun Tzu wrote the book entitled The Art of War. Sun Tzu was a Chinesegeneral and military strategic thinker. His military tactics and writingshave been studied by presidents, military officers, businesses andordinary men. I, too, have studied Sun Tzu's management style. Hewas known as a great military strategist during his generation. Theprinciples he outlined for movement and war are still studied today.Sun Tzu understood the cost of war and discussed why a well-preparedmilitary (company) looks for strategic turns. Well, you kings in theearth, "welcome to the strategic turn of business reform." The Kingdomof Heaven is aligning you to take possession in markets and lead.

We are at a strategic turn as world systems are upside down in everyindustry. As we stand at the junction of this lavish opportunity, is thereno king assigned to solve national problems as administrators andambassadors representing the Kingdom of God? Is there not one whocan stand in the gap and transcribe solutions as king? Do we have amodern-day Nehemiah, Josiah, David, Joshua, Joseph, Esther or shallwe wait for another generation? I believe we have been summoned byGod for this time and season as kings, friends and world changers. Theworld is looking for problem solvers, leaders and "men" of skill. It's aparadigm shift and strategy where the "sons of God" arise to take theirrightful seat as God's administrative team in business.

There is a shift! Welcome to the "shift change" ... I salute you! Sincethere is a shift, at the capstone of each mountain God is positioningheralds of change who happen to be His modern-day kings.

Let's establish the rules of engagement: First and foremost, the Kingdomof God is a game changer! This is reformation and the kings are calledsee it through. Second: It's a strategic time to reestablish order and rebuildthe wasted place. A time where light clashes with darkness at the peakof the every mountain.

As strategic as that may sound, we're here on the planet to advance it.We are called into the Kingdom of light to contend with darkness.Third: We must take note of the changes, protocols and define, redesignand reestablish order by revisiting exactly what the Father desires. Wemust be "spot on" in precision and making the acquisition without fearor delay. We are called to transform the world (Romans 12:2). We arecalled to humanity, business and reformation. It is a mandate, a clarioncall to contend for the faith, deal with injustice, and go to work as kings(Revelation 11:15).

But take extreme caution. Don't be too excited as the changing ofthe guards and watchmen of business begin to move. There are manyobstacles today's kings will face. Such barriers are lack of planning,training and development, mind-sets, personal agendas, lack ofknowledge and understanding, principles, ideologies, and religiosity.Some will even need to be humbled since this is the Father's desire.All mentioned, weaken and threaten the progress. However, there isstill opportunity on the table that we must not negate ... God is a"strategist." He always thinks with the end in mind and backs His wayinto the problems for solve. Always! So, we must abort all ideas andagendas that don't align with the Word of God. The solution and"checkmate" is within the kingly leadership (Luke 17:20-21). This iskingdom business. These are kings who will be skillful, transactionaland carriers of "know how" to engage. A contemporary history makerfor our time called into action. But, kings must be willing to become aproblem solver and get in the business for the Business.

Strategies for Dealing with Breaches

Webster's Dictionary defines breach as an act of breaking the law, acontract, covenant or promise. Okay, let's start here. Now, wheneverthere are manifestations of any type of breach in world systems, includingthe Body of Christ, it should be no surprise that society falls out ofalignment, too. When markets trembles and everything fails, the worldis not without answers or strategic plans from the Providence of theHead of Government (God). The reality is ownership and accountability.Frankly speaking, things have been out of order for years. Who will "stepup" and solve problems as kings? Will it be the problem makers? Or,can we count on a generation of problem solvers to engage darkness fromthe kingdom of light?

Play to Win

Play to win only. But what is most important, be attentive to what'son the table to troubleshoot. Do not be naive and assume those whocurrently are in office can handle it. If this was an accurate assessmentthere would be no need for kings.

Now, here's the problem ... Jesus prayed that you'd remain in theworld system to transform it (John 17:15). He also declared this: Forthe children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children oflight (Luke 16:8). This Scripture perplexes me. His remark didn't soundvery complimentary, but He was spot on as to what would happen.Those who knew the importance of the marketplace would be industryleaders, innovators, prosper greatly and enjoy the power therein. Healso knew the generations that understood the four business cycles:Growth, Peak, Recession and Trough would pass down the businessstrategies to their successors. Much like Joseph when the economy tooka turn, he had prepared a contingency plan for seven years. Personally,I suspect Jesus knew that many would comprehend the message of HisKingdom: Love people, watch and pray, fast, hold revivals, workshops,conferences, programs, and all other necessary events to maintain agreat spiritual life, but negate and avoid the problems within the worldsystems. I believe He knew the Church would become preoccupied, soHe did what every great King would do.... assign a remnant and callthem kings and sons of God.

So we must think on the same level as Jesus and "declare" this isbusiness. From this point on, if I may ask that you think and engageas if this is a business acquisition in the spirit realm. It is an acquisitionwhere powerful men and women are invited to be major players workingon behalf of their Father. Kings who can influence and intervene deeplywhile transacting, mitigating risk, and reforming the marketplacestrongly on a national level.

Prepping for the Win

It requires a readiness mentality and in-depth knowledge of howkingdoms function. It's one thing to know the message of the kingdom;it's another to move in syncopation. No king would ever settle for halfthe kingdom. Either the king makes the conquest and recovers all, or hiskingdom continues to make strategic plans to apprehend the remaining.

Be ready as many will move around in the marketplace as skillful chessplayers. Unfortunately, there will be movement in this season as thekingdom of God begins to forcibly advance, so do not get comfortablein one sphere. You may be called to shift or sphere overlap in manymarkets. You may be called to shut or uproot some things. Or, Hemay download to you a new thing in this season. The grace of Godis upon you, so rejoice in that. Domestic workers will begin to feelthe shift: Teachers, businessmen, judges, politicians, scientists, healthadvisors, caregivers, marketers, doctors, machine operators, technologyinnovators and many more industries. The release of the kings to reformthe nations and business has already begun. Reformers awaken to takeup their mantles and walk in the glory of God because their light hascome. Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD isrisen upon thee (Isaiah 60:1). A suddenly and a mighty exploit will beperformed by their hands and minds. Strategic plans from heaven arebeing written in their hearts for generations. The world will see themighty hand of God resting firmly on this remnant of reformers whowalk in a diversity of mantles, but understand the world is looking forGod and His problem solvers.

Some are already in position, but make no mistake, it is reformation andthe timing is right. Those who may never have thought they would bethe repairers of the wasted places will feel the suddenly of the Holy Spirit'swhisper ... "It's time to go up the mountain and engage. It's your timeto be a generational reformer." Their lives will be driven by this restoringand reconciling project. The message of God's kingdom not only willbe echoed across pulpits, but also we'll see the demonstration of HisSpirit backed up with power in what we know as secular markets (1Corinthians 2:4-5). Power and miracles as a stronger Kingdom arriveswith a blueprint of Heaven's architecture for the world.

Therefore, the strategy has changed, and so have the kings.

CHAPTER 2

Kings As Agents Of Change

Be the change that you wish to see in the world.

—Mahatma Gandhi

It's the Changing of the Guards! And when the guards change, so do therules of engagement. A change agent is a person who resists the statusquo, understands the dynamics of change, planning, communications,redesign, and support a cause worthy of being reestablished. The profileof a kingly change agent is to maintain justice and righteousness forthe King of kings.

A watchmen and generational kings is on the rise: New and wearingmantles for the generations. Why generational kings? God promised thegenerations would reign. I have sworn to David my servant, I will establishyour line forever and make your throne firm through all generations (Psalm89:4).

A generation is a cycle. In Hebrew a generation (dor) is from birthto the next generation. It is believed that a new generation is bornevery twenty-five years. It's also one circle with the next generationas a continuation. The circle is a symbol of order. Keeping with thatconcept, each generation has a divine responsibility to uphold. Withinthe divine responsibility, you'll find God's succession and estate planfor generations. For example, take Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Eachgeneration upheld the next and transferred their heritage, vision,principals, faith, and business acumen. Abraham transacted businessas a herdsman. Isaac inherited Abraham's business and later irrigatedwells providing a profitable water supply. Jacob was given a witty idea,which was a strategy to multiply cattle. Do you see the continuum ofchange agents? Each patriarch understood his assignments to contribute,leadership, community and commerce to the generations. Why is thisimportant? We have a breach in the nations and the kings in the Bodyof Christ are called to facilitate.

Somewhere, there has been a breach, a compromise or a lost messageof some sort. What happened to the entrepreneurial crest and problemsolving skills? Why have many forfeited their office as kings? What hascorrupted the mind-sets of men to resisted enterprise as a ministry andan opportunity to reform markets? Solomon said ... I have seen servantsupon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth (Ecclesiastes10:7). In other words, there is a misplacement of Godly leaders in theearth. I believe this is just one area that has been breached. However,there is a solution in play. The heavens have mandated a succession planto co-lead one of the greatest business reforms this world has ever witnessed.It's a movement occurring and it is colossal. A reset and call to orderin the marketplace. A template where "reformation" intersects in everymarket and the kings called by God are emerging to set things in orderfrom the days of the patriarchs, except we must think 21st century ormodern-day king.

The Investors

How do you distinguish a king? It's easy ... mindsets. Kings are investorin the Kingdom of Heaven's message and humanity. They are notcasual people waiting for the world to permit their entrance; they startinvesting in God's Word, vision and business. I like to think of thekings as inflation-proof stock/humans that resists volatility becausethey `own' in their hearts the Kingdom of Heaven's message. Theyare aware of God and in His kingdom there are no shortages becausethere are no recessions, schemes or bankruptcy. Personally, from thestories I heard and coached, many are visionaries for tomorrow whocan articulate what God is saying. For that matter, they do not adjustto world systems easily, instead they preference to be the answers andtroubleshooters on duty.

Kings are stakeholders! Stakeholders? That's right; they are fully investedin God's vision, strategic plan and understand their assignments inthe marketplace. At best, they can mobilize the kingdom in theearth. You see, they are men and women of faith, but they walk, talk,and breathe God's message of the Kingdom of Heaven. But that'snot all ... they're interested in restoration of mankind, systems andunderstand it requires occupation inside kingdoms (industries). Thekingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of hisChrist, and he shall reign forever and ever (Revelation 11:15). Withintheir unique sphere of influences, many become the forerunners ofreformation in the midst of chaos. Instead of fleeing or resigning dueto the work and chaos it becomes their pleasure to transact businesson behalf of the Kingdom of Heaven. They enter into the timing ofthe Lord being heralds of change.

A Callout to the King of kings

Is there no king in you? (Micah 4:9, John 4:4)

One may wonder ... kings? It is the speech of King Jesus. He chooses tocall those who will get in the business for the Business, kings and friends(Revelation 1:5-6, John 15:15). It is like a distinguishable birth mark.I write this with no qualms about it. The office supersedes presidentialseats, governors and all other titles on the planet. Here's why? It's anoffice given by God. It is not an appointment that men may give basedon friendships, negotiations, votes, or some other maneuvers we haveseen or even practice for the seat. When God places His kingship andbusiness mantle upon you—you are king. You have taken on the fullauthority of the Father and His DNA. He sends you out as sheep amongthe wolves as if you are standing in proxy for Him. In many cultures,it's called a Sheliach, one being sent who has authority to transact onbehalf of another. The kingdom of Heaven calls you king.