Leadership is critical in a free society. Of all the gifts, leadership is the one that coordinates all the others. Also, of all the gifts it is probably the most rare and definitely the most difficult to carry out.
Jesus said that a leader should serve. Our culture has virtually twisted the idea of serving into a negative term. It's a beautiful thing when people serve together.
I agree with LoBornlite and Mowingmaniac. Leadership as defined by Jesus is critical, rare and difficult. It requires the death of our pride and self ambitions. It is not good people skills nor purpose driven goals. It is serving the needs of others. In whatever capacity we are led by the Lord to do so. Usually there will be neither glamour nor fame.
If we emphasize Leadership, then do so by the example Jesus gave us. He lowered Himself and suffered for others. Leadership is not reserved for the few, but is for all. We should all serve. There are no first class and second class Christians. There should not exist an elite group dominating others in the church. There is a Head. His name is Jesus. We are to be led by His Spirit. The Church has handicapped itself by functioning as an organization patterned after those of the world. The majority of the body is left to atrophy while a few wear themselves out keeping programs and services going as a life support system. This keeps the average believer spiritually stuck; dependent upon others for a relationship with God.
This is the same pattern the Hebrews had when they told Moses, you go up the mountain and meet with God. We'll stay right here. You just let us know what He says. In the same way, many Christians have no personal relationship with God. How can we judge this? Think of people around you: neighbors, co workers, friends. Do you know them or just know about them? Do they know you? To what degree of intimacy? In the same way, God wants to be in your life; interacting and developing intimacy and personal knowledge. This is something private that the fruit of this is shared with a community of believers for the benefit of all. Looking at your life, how has God helped others through you?
This is a great message, and I agree fully : ) It's sad that leadership is associated with dominion, when in reality it is guidance, servitude, and the gift to govern a group along the right paths.
Blessings
@awholenewbeginning - God is good to turn bad past experiences around for our good. Gives me hope.
Couldn't have said it better, Daniel! Keep living and standing for what is right in the church and the World.
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This is a great message, and I agree fully : )
It's sad that leadership is associated with dominion, when in reality it is guidance, servitude, and the gift to govern a group along the right paths.
Blessings
@awholenewbeginning - God is good to turn bad past experiences around for our good. Gives me hope.
Couldn't have said it better, Daniel! Keep living and standing for what is right in the church and the World.