Leadership

1 November  2012

Luke 22:25-26 And he said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you; rather let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves.

A good leader knows how to follow and to listen in a responsive way to what others say, observing situations so that those that follow the leader are directed in a proper way. So often we find that leaders of today become leaders not because they are natural leaders but rather that they are leaders elected by others based on criteria other than skills to lead. The result of this is that these are institutional leaders whose purpose is often to maintain their position of leadership rather leading for the purpose they are elected and they have no understanding of servant hood.

In the same way within any institution including the church when the focus is on self and maintenance of a leadership position rather than leading to achieve the purpose of why the institution exists then we have lost true leadership. Leaders in any form have been gifted in some way to lead, some in assertion, some in situations, and some through training and skills. In all their common goal is to lead others. Leadership in any form is a gift from God and we are all gifted in this way.

Be encouraged today to recognise your gift of leadership.

David

Point to ponder: You are a leader.

Question to consider: Do you underrate your leadership skills?