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Leadership is…

LLeadership is the ability to influence others to achieve organisational goals. This involves giving guidance and direction to those over whom we have responsibility. It also involves leading by example. Effective leadership in the world and in the Church is in high demand. Leaders can be of any gender, age, class, or social, economic background. They represent authority and are regarded as role models who protect the image, the doctrine and standards of Jesus Christ.

One of the hallmarks of a God-fearing leader is one who walks righteously before God. To be righteousness is to be in right-standing with God, to walk uprightly, right living. A righteous person is one who walks in obedience to the word of God. A God-fearing leader is one knows that he/she is under the authority of Christ.

Leadership looks like this…

Leadership that evidences love will yield trust and respect. If you have joy, people will follow you just because they want to take part in that joy. A God-fearing leader puts God first - Matt 6:33, but seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

A God-fearing leader must put on the armour of God “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Eph 6:11-18

A God-fearing leader is one who eats the right food. [That is motivated by a hunger for the things of God]. Jesus in St John 4:34 “My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.”

A God-fearing leader walks in obedience

The Lord says if we love him we are to keep His commandments, “If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good things of the land.” Isa 1: 19

A God-fearing leader must be humble

Matt 5: 5, says that the meek [ humble] shall inherit the earth. James 4: 6-10, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and He will come near to you.”

A God-fearing leader gets wisdom from God “Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.” Proverbs 3: 13-18,

A God-fearing leader must be discerning.

We must know the seasons of God that we are in (Isa 28:23-29) and operate accordingly. Discerners like the sons of Issachar- which were men that had understanding of the times to know what Israel ought to do. (1 Chronicles 12:32).

A God-fearing leader must be a role model

In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works in doctrine, showing incorruptness, gravity, sincerity. (Titus 2:7). Foster good relationship with followers- Temperance: Titus 2: 9, “To please them well in all things, not answering again.” When a leader develops good relations with their followers, this leader gains their respect.

A God-fearing leader must pursue diligence

Proverbs 22:29, gives high commendation to leaders who fearlessly pursue excellence: “Seeth thou a man diligent in business? He shall stand before kings. He shall not stand before mean men.”

A God-fearing leader must be a servant leader “And Whoever would be first among you must be slave of all, for even the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”

The conclusion of the matter…

It is crucial that the Children of God be in the places of leadership where important and relevant decisions are made in the nations, because ‘abandoning’ that place may be a great negligence which will allow those who do not fear God to choose uncertain paths for humanity.

Take time to worship and praise God for the great and wonderful things that He has done. Praise is your highest occupation. As you praise Him you reestablish the proper chain of command and recognize Him as the King on the throne who has saved you. Honour Him for He is your Father. p