But Moses replied, “Are you jealous for my sake? I wish that all the LORD's people were prophets and that the LORD would put his Spirit on them! Numbers 11:29 (NIV)
Beloved Leaders,
One of a servant and kingdom leader's divine gifts is recognizing when God is raising new leadership and being a catalyst to affirm and encourage it. These genuine kingdom leaders also model a level of humility that God blesses. In contrast, insecure leaders often undermine and overlook new leadership to maintain their own status.
EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP IS A GIFT FROM GOD.
The Bible says Moses was one of the humblest men on earth. That is why God used him as a leader to bring an entire nation out of bondage. There is something divine about leaders God uses, even amidst their own flaws and proclivities. These God-ordained leaders exemplify God's heart in times of crisis. At this time, the Lord was preparing Joshua for leadership, which teaches us critical lessons in this passage as well.
We read that Joshua was concerned that two young men who prophesied in the camp saw it as an affront to Moses' leadership (Numbers 11:26-29; the young men named Eldad and Medad). Please note, Moses viewed the same situation and the young men very differently. Moses viewed it from the eye of a Kingdom leader who modeled humility and a Kingdom focus. Moses was secure in his leadership, so he did not need to put down these young men or others he might suspect or construe as usurping his authority.
A LEADER WHO DEVELOPS LEADERS MOVES DIFFERENTLY.
Moses developed leaders, and he understood the Lord was on his side; he was not a destructive controller and was open to authentic help. Authentic leaders from the Lord always find ways to teach, learn, and build, whether in constructive or destructive situations.
Moses had a leader's heart throughout his lifetime. When we consider King Saul's insecure leadership, he represented the opposite of this principle toward young David. The people began to see God raising David up as a leader. However, because Saul had a stronghold of insecurity, he could not affirm God's new leader.
This ultimately led to Saul's removal. God rejected Saul because of this and other destructive leadership strongholds (Read it in 1 Samuel Chapters 15-30). Saul did not have a leader's heart, nor was it in tune with God's heart. Please reread this: “Saul was a leader but did not have a leader’s heart after the heart of God” (I Samuel 16:7)!
LEADERSHIP GEM:
The Kingdom of God needs leaders who are secure in their leadership. If God has called you to lead, look for opportunities to encourage new leaders. I believe the Lord will ensure you fulfill the potential, purpose, and plan of your life.
· How are you doing in your leadership journey?
· What kind of leader are you?
· Do you know your purpose in life?
· What are you learning now as a leader?
· What specific leadership skills are you working on now?
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