In Numbers 16, Moses in leading Israel in the wilderness, when some 250 men begin to oppose his leadership. They claimed they had as much authority to lead as he did. But there was one problem, they were acting on their own authority, not God's.
Like Moses, every leader has his/her opposition. There will always be those who disagree with the direction the leader is taking, or even challenge the leader's authority to lead. It is a certainty when you take up the mantle of leadership. When Moses was challenged, he was confident in his authority. You see, his authority didn't come from him, it came from God.
The implication is two fold. First, the leader must always discern his/her place in God's will. Am I leading on His behalf, or do I have improper motives? Is this what God wants, or what I want? Is this His, or mine? The leader must always self evaluate to make sure his/her heart is pure.
Secondly, when opposition comes, LEAD! Again, opposition is a constant companion to a leader. When it comes, treat those who oppose with grace, but continue on. Remember, God's people need leaders who will be bold and follow God's will, no matter what the opposition.
Like Moses, every leader has his/her opposition. There will always be those who disagree with the direction the leader is taking, or even challenge the leader's authority to lead. It is a certainty when you take up the mantle of leadership. When Moses was challenged, he was confident in his authority. You see, his authority didn't come from him, it came from God.
The implication is two fold. First, the leader must always discern his/her place in God's will. Am I leading on His behalf, or do I have improper motives? Is this what God wants, or what I want? Is this His, or mine? The leader must always self evaluate to make sure his/her heart is pure.
Secondly, when opposition comes, LEAD! Again, opposition is a constant companion to a leader. When it comes, treat those who oppose with grace, but continue on. Remember, God's people need leaders who will be bold and follow God's will, no matter what the opposition.
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