When God wanted to bring out the children of Isreal out of bondage,he did not look for an army but a leader.
God does not only think about an individual, He also think about generation. He started a race with Abraham and then to all generation.
God is in search for leaders ( Is a.6:8, Ezek. 22:30) and when they are found, great great things are done.
Whenever God wants to do a thing among men, He first set out a leader. Heb5:1 there is no competition in leadership, God is God of varieties. Eg one nation, 12 tribes.
Behind every leader is a greater one, God always have alternatives.
Leaders are expected to rise leaders not just to nursery.
When there is no king in Isreal, everybody does what is right in his eyes.
God does not lead a church by group of people but by on man-leader.
10 THINGS I KNOW ABOUT LEADERSHIP
- Leadership is Responsibility. The position of leadership is the position of responsibility.
- Leadership is influence. Ability to influence others.
- Leadership is not a role but a function.
- Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality
- Leadership is transference of vision
- Leadership is character, you must lead by example.
- Leadership is production, not just occupying position.
- Leaders is trust you should trust those who are under you.
- Leadership is intelligence, you must learn how to lead effectively
- Leadership is showing care and love for those following you.