LEADERSHIP INFLUENCE

Scripture: Numbers 13:30-33, 14:1-4

“For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.” Isaiah 9:16 (KJV)

The main reason for leadership is for the leader to use his influence to motivate the people into action. A leader is meant to encourage the people to overcome their fears, anxieties and worries, and step out to create changes in their lives and communities. This is the power of a true leader; he can move the people to do good or to do evil.

SEE THE POSSIBILITY

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-30

“I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me”  Phillipians 4:13 (KJV)

Moses had commissioned 12 leaders to search the land and bring a report of their findings (Num.13:1-20). Of the 12, two of them distinguished themselves by the report that they brought back. One was Caleb and the other Joshua. While the other 10 saw and reported the facts, these men saw and reported the truth. Facts are what we see and measure with our physical senses, but the truth is what God is saying about a situation and this can only be gauged with our spiritual senses.

GOD NEEDS LEADERS

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-16

“But select capable men from all the people--men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain– and appoint them as official…” Exodus 18:21

When critical and important jobs need to be done, they are usually assigned to effective leaders. To guarantee success in the assignment, people who have been trained and tested are usually given the responsibility. It becomes a problem when people are put in positions or assigned task based on their connections and not their character and antecedence. This has largely been responsible for lack of development and progress in many nations and communities.

SUBMISSION IN SERVICE

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-9

“Servants, be submissive to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are unreasonable.” 1 Peter 2:18 (NASB)

Submission is a state of willing obedience. We are all accountable in varying degrees to one person or the other. As God’s children, it is required of us to always submit respectfully to those who are in authority over us. Submission to authority is required of us whether it is convenient or not. Insubordination and rebellion towards our leaders will only put us at odds with God and man.

YOUR HEART: THE POWERHOUSE

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-25

“…for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.” Luke 6:45 (KJV)

The bible says that a good man out of the good treasure of his heart will bring forth that which is good and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart will bring forth that which is evil. Why is this so? We are told that “out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth will speak” (Luke 6:45).

GUARD YOUR HEART

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-25

“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23 (KJV)

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A guard is one paid to protect assets from harm. When a guard is on duty, he is expected to be alert and watchful. Your heart seats your spirit and mind. It is the place where thoughts and feelings originate and are processed. The individual that can master this part of his life has truly achieved a great feat.

TRUST IS EARNED

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-10

“Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God.” Colossians 3:22 (KJV)

In our world today, trust is a valuable attribute. Many lives, homes and businesses have been shattered because people entrusted sensitive tasks, information and responsibilities to people with little or no integrity. Being trusted worthy cannot be bought but must be worked out consciously by keeping to little promises, vows and decisions made daily. On the long run, this becomes a consistent pattern of life.