Follow the Leader

        Any successful organization has some form of established leadership. Those in leadership are not always the smartest, the strongest, the wisest, or the noblest, but they do possess qualities that contribute to the overall success of the organization. When leadership is complemented by a supportive support system, success is almost assuredly guaranteed.

And they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou commandest us we will do, and whithersoever thou sendest us, we will go. Josh 1:16 (KJV)

In Joshua’s day, the leaders confirmed their support of Joshua’s leadership as they entered into Canaan. This was because they understood that God placed him in charge. If they wanted to please God, they would follow the leader that He gave. It would be for their benefit. The same applies in the Church.

In the Church, God gives us leaders and individuals with leadership skills for the overall well-being and advancement of the community of believers. If we learn to support leadership, it will contribute to our personal success in Christ and the success of the Church’s endeavors. When there is a division between the leadership and the support system, no one advances. If there had been division in Joshua’s day, the tribes would not have been able to possess what God had promised them. This holds true today.

Though situations and disagreements occur in religious service, never lose sight of the One for whom you are doing these things. In doing so, conflicts can be resolved more speedily with no breakdown in the structure of the Church.

Jesus demonstrated servanthood while He live on the earth and was successful. If we follow the leader (and those whom God has placed in leadership), we will be successful, living a life pleasing unto God.

Prayer of the Week:

“Lord, help me to respect those in leadership. I know they are in place for my success in you. Amen.”