The Leadership Paradox: A Course of Action
George Flattery
Founder at Network211 Chancellor at Global University Author, Educator, Missionary
Given the impact of both the human and the divine upon us as leaders, what should we do? What should be our course of action? When we consider what we must do, the presupposition is that we are free to do it.? At the same time, we will fulfill our destiny.
First, we should build on the basis that God has chosen us for our place in the Kingdom. Jesus said, "You did not choose Me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask of the Father in My name, He may give it to you" (John 15:16). As chosen vessels of God, we will bear the fruit of righteousness, and also we will be fruitful in our witness. Many will come to know Christ through our witness. With the knowledge that God has chosen us, we can serve wherever He puts us.
Second, let us give the highest attention to service. Service in the kingdom of God has priority. It is the element without which we cannot be great! Through service, we will help the group to get the job done, and we will contribute to their emotional well- being and health. When we do this, our service will be well-received.
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Third, as we serve, we will be able to watch our destiny unfold. My favorite verse of Scripture is Proverbs 16:9 which says, "The mind of man plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps." Sometimes we fret as we plan. We grow impatient to see what our destiny will be. Some people, even in middle age, will ask, "What am I going to be when I grow up?" With God's help, we can relax in Him and watch our destiny unfold before our eyes. God is painting our lives on the canvas even as we watch.
Fourth, as growing leaders, we always will sense some tension between the role we now have and the role we may expect, or hope, to have. Within the bounds of this tension, we can come to an acceptance of our role which will allow us to be filled with joy and enthusiasm in our work. We need not answer every question about the future in order to perform well what God has given us to do today.
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