Many focus on Project 2025 and what it will do to us. We must remember that the scriptures have already given us a divine blueprint transcending worldly political agendas. Joshua didn’t need a political movement to lead his people to freedom.
Soloman didn’t need a government program to become king. And brothers, Project 2025 has no power to keep us from our divine purpose.
In the heart of every Black man lies a sacred calling – a divine purpose that echoes through generations. As we witness our communities facing unprecedented challenges, the words of Proverbs 27:17 resound with urgent clarity: “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” This ancient wisdom speaks directly to the pressing need for Black men to rise and claim their spiritual birthright as leaders, protectors, and legacy builders.
Our communities cry out for Joshua’s leadership, Abraham’s protective spirit, and Solomon’s wisdom in every neighborhood where young men wander without guidance, in every home where children long for a father’s presence, and in every church where pews that once held strong Black men now sit empty, the need for divine masculine leadership grows more urgent by the day.
Leading Like Joshua: The Warrior-Leader’s Path
Joshua’s leadership model speaks directly to Black men facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Joshua led the Israelites through hostile territory into their promised land, facing enemies that appeared unbeatable. His leadership teaches us three crucial elements:
First, Joshua led from the front lines. He wasn’t a distant commander but in the trenches with his people. For Black men today, this means being visibly present in our communities, whether coaching youth sports, mentoring young professionals, or serving in community organizations.
Second, Joshua combined spiritual guidance with strategic action. Before every major battle, he sought divine wisdom and implemented detailed battle plans. Modern Black leaders must similarly balance faith with practical strategy – whether launching businesses, organizing community initiatives, or guiding our families through challenges.
Third, Joshua built consensus and unity. He understood that a divided people couldn’t conquer their challenges. Today’s Black male leaders must similarly unite our communities, bridging generational gaps and healing historical wounds.
Protecting Like Abraham: The Guardian’s Role
Abraham’s protective leadership transcended mere physical defense. He demonstrated three essential aspects of protection that Black men must embody:
Financial protection came first – Abraham built substantial wealth to protect his family’s future. He understood that proper protection includes economic security. For Black men today, this means mastering financial literacy, investing wisely, and building multiple income streams to protect our families from economic uncertainty.
Second, Abraham protected his family’s spiritual heritage. He maintained his faith and values despite living among different cultures. Today’s Black men must similarly protect our families’ spiritual and cultural identity while navigating mainstream society.
Third, Abraham was protected through strategic relationships and diplomacy. He knew when to negotiate when to form alliances, and when to take a stand. Modern Black leaders must likewise build networks and coalitions while maintaining strong boundaries.
Building Like Solomon: The Wealth Creator’s Vision
Solomon’s model of building wealth and institutions offers crucial lessons for Black economic empowerment:
Solomon built systems, not just structures. His greatest achievement wasn’t just the temple but the economic and educational systems that sustained his kingdom. Black men today must focus on building sustainable business systems – not just individual enterprises but networks of interconnected Black-owned businesses that can support each other.
Solomon’s wealth creation strategy centered on diversification. He invested in multiple industries: international trade, real estate, and natural resources. Today’s Black entrepreneurs must similarly diversify their investment portfolios and business interests, spreading risk and maximizing opportunities.
Most importantly, Solomon built institutions that outlasted him. He created schools of wisdom and established trade networks that benefited generations. Black business leaders today must focus on creating institutions that can transfer wealth and knowledge to future generations – whether through family businesses, investment clubs, or educational foundations.
The crisis in our communities demands men who understand that divine masculinity isn’t about domination – it’s about elevation. In neighborhoods where young boys seek role models, we must be the men who demonstrate strength through service, power through protection, and success through sacrifice. Our communities need men who understand that authentic leadership begins on our knees in prayer and manifests in persistent action for the good of others.
The statistics paint a sobering picture – incarceration rates, educational disparities, and economic inequalities. Yet, these numbers don’t define our destiny. They illuminate the magnitude of our calling. Every Black man who steps into his divine purpose, who chooses to lead like Joshua, protect like Abraham, and build like Solomon, becomes a living testament to the transformative power of divine masculine leadership.
This calling requires more than individual action – it demands brotherhood. When iron sharpens iron, both pieces become stronger. We must create spaces where Black men can gather in strength, share wisdom, and support each other’s growth. In churches, community centers, and informal gatherings, we must forge bonds of brotherhood that strengthen our resolve and sharpen our effectiveness as leaders.
The path forward requires us to reclaim our spiritual heritage. The same God who guided Joshua, protected Abraham, and granted wisdom to Solomon stands ready to empower today’s Black men. We must reconnect with the divine source of our strength and purpose through prayer, scripture study, and spiritual mentorship.
Our families need men who can pray, provide, offer discipline and tenderness, and demonstrate strength and vulnerability. Our communities need men who understand leadership is a sacred trust, not a personal privilege. Our young people need men who can model excellence, perseverance, and integrity in a world that often expects far less from them.
Brothers, we cannot afford to be distracted by political theater or Project 2025. Our divine purpose transcends any presidency or political movement. The time for hesitation has passed. Each day we delay stepping into our God-given purpose, our communities bleed. Every moment we wait to assume our spiritual leadership, another young man strays from the path. Every opportunity we miss to build generational wealth becomes another chain our children must break.
Our Black women have cried out for Black men to step up to the plate. This election season has proven we can no longer afford division between Black men and women. Our freedom, justice, and equality can only be achieved together, never apart. The wisdom of our ancestors and scriptures shows us this truth.
The call thunders through our streets, echoes in our churches, and burns in our hearts: Rise, Black men of God. While others obsess over temporal power and political movements, we must focus on eternal purpose. Our families and communities need leadership rooted in divine wisdom, not fleeting political promises.
The same Spirit that enabled Joshua to shatter Jericho’s walls flows through your veins. The wisdom that guided Abraham through hostile territories lies within your mind. The divine insight that crowned Solomon with extraordinary understanding dwells in your heart with unstoppable force.
This isn’t about Project 2025 or any other political agenda. This is about answering the ancestral call to leadership that transcends any election cycle. Our women are crying out for protection. Our children are searching for guidance. Our communities are yearning for unity.
The blueprint was written centuries ago in the lives of Joshua, Abraham, and Solomon. The power has always been within us. The question isn’t what will happen in 2025 – it’s what will you do today with the divine wisdom already given to us?
Black love is our revolution. Black unity is our strength. Black wisdom is our inheritance. Rise up, warrior of God. Tomorrow is too late. Your time is now.
This is our moment to answer with courage that shakes nations and conviction that moves mountains. We must lead like Joshua – fearless in the face of giants. Protect like Abraham – building sanctuaries of prosperity in foreign lands. Build like Solomon – creating empires of wealth and wisdom that will outlast any administration or agenda.
Let us forge bonds of brotherhood stronger than steel, sharpening each other into weapons of mass elevation. The time for watching and waiting is over. Our calling is clear as a trumpet blast. Divine purpose doesn’t bow to political seasons – it transcends them.
When we step into our divine purpose as Black men, we don’t just transform our lives – we revolutionize generations. Our actions today create liberation stories our great-grandchildren will tell. We become living proof that divine masculine leadership can transform a people, a nation, and a world. The question isn’t whether you’re called – it’s whether you’ll answer.
