Leadership

There were times in my life that I said to myself " I give up with these people, they are already too much." But do you know where I found myself after speaking these? Still at work. Do you wonder why? Because, I myself wonder too. Maybe it's because it's for the sake that everything will be done - whatever it is; maybe because they are my friends - so, it's more of a consolation; or maybe, it's because of LOVE. I wonder.

Nor should you be called leader, because Christ is the only leader for you (Matthew23:10)
When you are a leader, it started with your decision to stand. Being a leader is standing for the righteousness impressed to you by God. Now, leadership doesn't speak for self-glorification. Leadership is a calling for those people who look up to God whatever is happening to both of his/her sides. Being a leader for Christ is something that would let His shine in you tell: I trust Him, I look at Him alone, I love Him, I will follow Him.

1 Timothy 3:5 But if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?

When a person decided with impurities of his conscience, mind or will, it would reflect from the things that certain person is doing. Being a leader in wherever God places you, I believe it is under circumstances, means you must face it just how will God deal with it. God doesn't give immediate training, it would always start from little things. Let us not belittle these kind of situations, because from it, proving to Him that we can manage it, then He'll bring us up to the next level.


Acts 20:28 "Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.
God chose leaders out from the congregation where it belong to stand where he/she was planted. God picked out those leaders because God knows He can control them as those people desire for a change. Those leaders chosen whom God trust will stand up for Him and take care of His flock, of His church, as He will through His chosen. Leaders are set to shepherd the flock gathered or appointed to him/her. Be on guard as the verse speaks, because as chosen overseers by the Holy Spirit, to fight for the flock he/she is taking care of.

"But among you it will be different.Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant" Matthew 20:26 (NLT) When you, yourself chose to follow God, it is not the normal "because he is the eldest, then his authority be done". Because if it were so, then maybe everything will be in accord with traditions, no modifications will be set, everything will seem to be doomed. When you become a leader, you are not a master. You are just a leader, and a leader stood up for a certain responsibility to fulfill for the better of others' sake. One must be willing to offer himself to do it for others. Not just for the sake that you served to be welcome-rs, but also workers for their spiritual babe-ness, for God's glory.

"For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more" Luke 12:48
Being a leader is not easy. Standing one's faith for Jesus will make the enemies eyes fixed on you as their target. So, when you decided to do it and facing the trials that the enemy is throwing at you, just remember the commitment you have done with God. See that God allows such circumstances because as a leader, it requires that you're faith is strong enough to minister His people. Being a leader requires much to handle but God is able. Because you stood up for His, to work for Him, there's no worry that He won't work for you. For whatever situation you maybe, He's always by your side whispering you His promises.

And being a leader requires: (Ephesians 5:15-21)
15 Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, 16 making the most of your time, because the days are evil. 17 So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; 20 always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; 21 and be subject to one another in the fear of Christ.

So leaders should be careful because they are apples in the eyes. But they should worry nothing because God is a solid rock and it's the safest place to stay, grow and counsel. A leader only focuses on God alone. :]