LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE
Memorise: If I then, your Lord and
Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet. John
13:14
Read: Daniel 2:46-49, Bible in one year:
Daniel 5:13-7:8, Matthew 2:19-3:17
Daniel purposed in his heart not to
partake of the king’s meat (Daniel 1:8). He denied himself all the goodies
associated with classical palatial living because he wanted to make a
difference among his peers. Anyone who aspire to be a leader must be
self-disciplined, carefully choose the kind of people he or she associates with
and must consciously cultivate habits that will distinguish him or her Like
Daniel, leaders must fear God and be prayerful, respect authority, be diligent
testimonies, young David was diligent in keeping his father’s flock, and God
rewarded him with a kingdom (1st Samuel 17:34-35). The way Joshua
and Caleb delivered a minority report after returning from their assignment is
a good example of how to have the right attitude when confronted with
challenges (Number 14:6-8). Their level of faith in the Lord God determined
their attitude and degree of courage. They admitted that indeed there were
giants in the land and the walls were tall, but they confessed that the Lord
would deliver the enemies into their hands. No wonder at age 85, Caleb could
say, “Give me this mountain!” (Joshua 14:12). He knew it was not by his frail
power or might but by the spirit of God. That is an attitude fired by faith.
A good leader is a regenerated,
distinguished personality (John 3:3). Because he draws his energy and
inspiration from the Word of God, he therefore mediates on it habitually. The
Word of God dwells in him richly, and he takes delight in living a righteous
life. He is conscious of the right people to associate with, and he walks in
the perfect will of God. He is one who makes a difference among his peers, and
must have been a good and consistent follower. He is a man of great and mighty
vision, who remains focused at all times. He is a selfless and courageous
champion and fire for God, a go-getter, very humble and willing to learn from
others. When the young Joseph caught the vision of his future greatness, he
developed the right attitude to remain focused. His attitude was spiced with
integrity. He focused to be distracted, not even by the juicy mouth-watering
offer of his master’s wife.
Leadership by example can be summarised
with two words: “GOOD SUCCESS” (Joshua 1:8). Because a good leader is connected
to his source – God, he is ever fruitful, ever buoyant, ever prosperous, ever peaceful
and ever joyful. Simply put, good leadership guarantees a holistic fulfilled
life which in turn rubs off on any given human system.
Key point
You cannot lead successfully if you have
failed as a follower.
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