Prodigal: It should not be too much longer.
Me: It seems we have been waiting for this speaker for awhile.
Prodigal: I wonder what is taking so long?
Me: He could be as nervous as a fly in a glue pot.
Prodigal: That would explain the delay, and we do have time for you to share then.
This is from the book Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders
If the world is to hear the church’s voice today, leaders are needed who are authoritative, spiritual, and sacrificial. Authoritative, because people desire leaders who know were they are going and are confident of getting there. Spiritual, because without a strong relationship to God, even the most attractive and competent person cannot lead people to God. Sacrificial, because this follows the model of Jesus, who gave himself for the whole world and who calls us to follow in His steps.
To lead today you need to get back to God. Clear your morning and just spend time in prayer with God. You need God and God needs to show you something. You can’t lead without God. That is getting back to basics.
Romans 6:22-23
But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
