As we walked through the store one day, I discovered that my family was following me at every turn. I decided to have a little fun. I started taking the “long way” to our destination. I even went in-between each of the small displays in the middle isle (in a circular pattern) to see if everyone would follow. This is when it was discovered that Dad was having a little too much fun!
People follow your leadership whether you realize it or not. If your family and friends only had you to lead them – where would they end up?
1. Would they have a burning passion for the salvation of the souls?
(Matt. 28:19-20; Acts 1:8)
2. Would they have seen such joy in serving the Lord from your life
that they would want the same for their own life?
(Phil. 4:4; James 1:2)
3. Would they have seen more bitterness than blessing?
(Eph. 4:31-32)
4. Would they have seen more selfishness than service?
(Prov. 14:12; Eph. 4:12)
5. Would they have seen more longing than contentment?
(Phil. 4:11; I Tim. 6:6)?
You don’t lead a certain way merely because others are following – go deeper for your motivation! Lead others to Jesus Christ because you know He is the truth (Jn. 14:6) and His way is perfect (Ps. 18:30). Ask the Lord to fine tune your heart this week to His leading in your life. Determine to follow the Lord and His Word and lead others to the One who is more than enough!
Very convicting and just what I needed this morning.
ReplyDeleteThe consideration of our leadership within the four walls of our own home can be daunting to say the least!! Seeing the truth of God's Word and yielding to that truth is crucial. So glad this post was a help to you.
ReplyDeleteA humbling challenge for sure. Lord, help me to be filled and controlled by your Spirit always.
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