Leadership
“Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said, The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue. The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain. Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure: for this is all my salvation, and all my desire, although he make it not to grow.” (2 Samuel 23:1-5)
Today’s Morsel: Are you the next leader that your church is looking for? Are you the one that God desires to take His church to the next level? Are you the one that will stand in the gap and mend the hedges? Are you the one that will go down in history as the greatest revivalist that ever lived? What will your BIO someday read? In today’s world, and even in the church, few desire to become leaders. People seem to be afraid of authority and of seeking responsibility. Many say that they don’t like confrontation, while others say that they don’t pay me enough for that job. When did leadership become about money? When did leadership become about who you offend? When did leadership become about… (you fill in the blank). Dolly Parton states: “If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, then you are an excellent leader.” Leadership is the art of influencing men and women in such a way as to gain their loyalty, confidence, and willing obedience to accomplish a mission. Just think what a great leader Joseph must have been. Scripture said that Moses was the meekest and humblest man on the earth. And look at the leadership of the Apostle Paul. The writer of Hebrews states: “And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.”(Hebrews 11:32-34) When you review the history of the great men and women who are identified as being good or great leaders, you will find that they each had an understanding and relationship with God. Jesus said: For without me you can do nothing. Are you ready to lead?
Sing: Jesus uses me, oh Lord, don’t refuse me, for surely there’s a work that I can do. And even though it’s humble, Lord, help my will to crumble. Though the cost be great I’ll work for You.
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