There is so much that I could write about in response to my Bible reading this morning. Yet, keeping with the theme of leadership I will briefly mention one very important point...
A leader (anyone who influences others; e.g. a parent, a boss, a co-worker, a spouse, a peer, etc.) must know the people he/she leads. This is absolutely essential because there will be times when judgment calls need to be made. The leader will look into the future and see trials headed their way.... If he/she believes that those they lead will not be able to handle it and will respond negatively, then the leader needs to take action. In some way, they need to make decisions that will protect those under their authority.
Remember, a Christ-like leader always has the best interests of those they lead in the forefront of his/her mind. If what is coming will not produce anything constructive, the leader must become the shepherd with the stick in his hand to fight off what would bring harm.
Exodus 13:17-18 (New Living Translation)
"When Pharaoh finally let the people go, God did not lead them along the main road that runs through Philistine territory, even though that was the shortest route to the Promised Land. God said, 'If the people are faced with a battle, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.' So God led them in a roundabout way through the wilderness toward the Red Sea. Thus the Israelites left Egypt like an army ready for battle."
A leader (anyone who influences others; e.g. a parent, a boss, a co-worker, a spouse, a peer, etc.) must know the people he/she leads. This is absolutely essential because there will be times when judgment calls need to be made. The leader will look into the future and see trials headed their way.... If he/she believes that those they lead will not be able to handle it and will respond negatively, then the leader needs to take action. In some way, they need to make decisions that will protect those under their authority.
Remember, a Christ-like leader always has the best interests of those they lead in the forefront of his/her mind. If what is coming will not produce anything constructive, the leader must become the shepherd with the stick in his hand to fight off what would bring harm.
Exodus 13:17-18 (New Living Translation)
"When Pharaoh finally let the people go, God did not lead them along the main road that runs through Philistine territory, even though that was the shortest route to the Promised Land. God said, 'If the people are faced with a battle, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.' So God led them in a roundabout way through the wilderness toward the Red Sea. Thus the Israelites left Egypt like an army ready for battle."
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