They play innumerable roles at the same time.Both father,instructor,role model,helper,counselor and so on.A good leader is supposed to offer advice,to rebuke,to give direction,to offer solutions and to bear long enough with the people that God has entrusted them to lead.That means that leadership is a call and responsibility at the same time.
Moses was born a leader and a case study of exemplary leadership.He led the Israelites and pleaded for their welfare before God.Jesus our fore runner exhibited great leadership.He discipled many men & women throughout His ministry.At one point He taught men even Peter how to catch men.He taught His disciples how to pray.He beared long enough with His disciples even when they chose to sleep in class when He took them to the mountain to train them how to pray.
Jesus was a problem solver as a leader.This we see at the wedding at Cana when wine had run out.Jesus was never tired.He was a good listener as a leader. He always answered His disciples wisely on anything that they asked Him.When they asked Him how they should pray - He never remained silent,He taught them the Lord's prayer.Jesus trusted His disciples and that is why He sent them out on a great commission to win souls and preach the gospel.That was internship.He wanted to see if the disciples had mastered and could practice what they had observed from Him and what He had taught them.
As a leader it is dangerous to isolate yourself from the people you are leading.It sets a wrong precedent.A leader should be the last person to be offended and to get offended.Jesus was never offended when His disciples abandoned Him at the garden.He never contemplated replacing the twelve except from Judas who killed Himself.Even after resurrection He still appeared and looked for His disciples - those who deserted Him.As a leader you are called to serve others & not to be served.We learn from Jesus how He served His disciples.He came to serve and not to be served.If you are a born leader God expects you to show leadership everywhere you go.In your office,at home,in the church and everywhere you go.It is a mandate,It is an assignment,it is a calling and an anointing.Remember a steward is a leader who is required to be faithful & give an account to God of the people he/she is leading.
The devil is crafty & trains his guns towards leaders.With Jesus he said - *"I will strike the shepherd and the sheep will scatter"* .
If you be a leader I pray God will grace you to remain firm,stable & committed to your course despite the challenges.Fear not you have the mantle and ability to to lead.Take the bull by its horns.Don't try to run away like Jonah.Don't be an observer when God expects you to lead.You can hide in the crowd but God will expect you to give an account later.Be encouraged!
Am here to E M P O W E R you!
Faf Kenya
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