Hey Friends,

I sure hope you read the Older Testament, for it is packed with leadership gold from God! Let me give you a great verse for leaders: “Arise! For this matter is your responsibility, but we will be with you; be courageous and act.”

Several times in the O.T. God encouraged His leaders to get up and get moving. Joshua is one that comes to mind right off the top of my head. How many today need the Word to get moving and act? Ezra was in a bind. God had given him great favor and he was back in Jerusalem. He found that the remnant had inter-married with the peoples that God said not to marry. He was heartbroken at the disobedience. God was opening a door for restoration and now look at this. He wept, and was not sure what to do next. Get moving!

The work was going to be hard! Decisions, difficult! Isn’t that what God raises up leaders for? Go to the next book and read Nehemiah – plenty of problems for the leader. That is why we do it.

Through the ages, I wonder how many God has called who refused the call? How many families, cities, and even nations fell because the leader refused to act or even follow the call? I’ll bet it is multitudes.

Spiritual leadership is not just important, it is imperative! God has called us to lead and lead we must. Hard? Yes! We all face it, but let’s arise, be courageous and act!

The question of the day is - do we trust God?

Just a thought and a word for the leaders.

Love ya,

Pastor Chris