Becoming a Leader

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Becoming a Leader

Leaders need to follow the example of our perfect leader, Jesus Christ, by placing our trust in Jesus as Lord and Saviour. We need the Holy Spirit to help us develop the inner strength and qualities we need to be good leaders.

Trustworthy:

As leaders, we need to be trustworthy in our actions and lifestyles, and show that we are honest, upright and true. We need to always do the right things and be a good example. Paul says to young Timothy:

"Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example
for the believers in speech, life, love, faith and in purity" (1 Timothy 4:11).

Teachable:

We need to be teachable and enthusiastic. If we share our excitement about what we have learnt and want to do, others will catch it from us. Again Paul says:

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,
as working for the Lord and not for people" (Colossians 3:23-24).

Approachable:

We need to be approachable and be a friend to others, and be ready to talk to them, and give them help when they need it. The Bible says:

"God comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble
with the comfort we received from God" (2 Corinthians 1:4).

Enduring:

To endure means to keep on going and not give up when we face difficulties. Lack of time, lack of discipline and facing problems can make us want to give up. When we are faced with difficult circumstances, we need to ask God to give us wisdom to solve the problem and strength and help to continue. Paul says:

"As for you, brothers, never tire of doing what is right" (2 Thessalonians 3:13).

Ready:

We need to always prepare ourselves by spending time every day in prayer with God. The Holy Spirit wants to guide us and help us meet the needs of others. Jesus said:

"The Counsellor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name,
will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you" (John 14:26).

Good Leaders:

Let's be good leaders who are Trustworthy, Teachable, Approachable, Enduring and Ready. Are these the only qualities a good leader needs? No! A good leader is disciplined, patient, faithful, sincere, loyal .... and the list goes on and on. But this is a starting point for you.

Do you have what it takes? Let's pray for all the qualities God wants us to have:

Dear Heavenly Father,
Please make me trustworthy. Open my eyes and teach me the best way to serve You and others. Make me strong inside to do the tasks You want me to. Thank You for the gifts and abilities You have given me. Make my heart sensitive to the needs of others and help me respond to their needs. I ask this in Jesus Name,Amen.

God Bless.