Joshua 1:7. “Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.”
BE STRONG. To lead God’s people is not an easy task, Some will complain and others never ask For advice – serious counsel they seldom take, But ignore the biblical responses you will make. You who have been called to lead by the Holy Spirit – Be strong in your leadership, God has called you to it.
Are you conscious of God’s presence with you? Understand He’ll not ask what you cannot do. Move with confidence – not with uncertainty – The Lord has promised, “I will be with thee.” Pressure to compromise often must be faced – Quietly affirm God’s truth – season it with grace.
Be courageous in your own personal life with God – Sensitive matters will face you; answer with the Word. Have the goals before you impressed clearly in your mind – Don’t hesitate to study and pray, if you seek, you’ll find. Be strong in your personal life, then help your brother – Encourage the saints in this way, so they can help one another.
Take time to personally read what God has to say – If you devote some time to read and meditate each day – Those you seek to lead will know you practice what you preach – A man of meditation is usually a spiritual man of peace. When there’s success in leadership, give God all the glory – There will be failures from time to time and that’s another story.
A reliable leader has proven himself, and has listened to his mentors. He doesn’t waver from God’s truth or cater to men’s favors. He is able to be trusted, God has used him at other times – He gladly serves the people of God without trying some ladder to climb. The words he uses and his mentor before him are the words of God –
And people have confidence in a man who is truly a man of The Word.
“Father God, one of the greatest needs Thy people have is leadership that really has been raised up by the Holy Spirit. They need to take the yoke on them and learn how the Lord Jesus Christ responded to the needs and people of His day. Give such men a deep desire to serve Thee by serving Thy people. Give them courage and help them to be strong in faith and in their call to leadership. Bless them with a sense of divine help and help them recognize they are men under authority. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”