May 28, 2008
"A Remarkable Leader”
Dear Friend,
Moses distinguished himself as a remarkable leader. His life disappointments and insights into the realities of human nature left him a reluctant leader. Remarkable and reluctant, Moses called an enslaved people to dream of a better life on land they would own. He offered a new culture that would elevate them above their barbaric and superstitious neighbors.
Like all great leaders Moses encountered opposition. But, unlike most leaders, Moses faced his opposition with a quality of character that makes him a valuable example for us today.
Moses’ five unique qualities as a leader:
- He was humble: He never used his authority to aggrandize himself.
- He was patient: He permitted people time and room to grow.
- He was persistent: He continually called people to a compelling future.
- He was secure: He recruited, equipped and deployed other great leaders.
- He was spiritual: He appealed to God and obeyed Divine instructions.
Are you a leader? Do you have influence in your home, workplace, community or church? Will you test your leadership qualities with Moses’ example?
- Are you humble?
- Are you patient?
- Are you persistent?
- Are you secure?
- Are you spiritual?
Christ taught us in a single statement the type of leadership that Moses modeled:
“Whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant.”
Matthew 20:26
Moses was a great leader because he served the people he led. You are as great a leader as you are a servant.
May God bless you as you serve.
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Dr. Dave Collings
Lead Pastor
Christ Church
