Insecure Leadership
Any leader who is not secure in God will be insecure in their leadership actions.
Even though surrounded by great corruption, we must daily choose to walk in faith, hope, and love.
*”Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report…think on these things.”
Philippians 4:8
If you could see the extent of destruction that is set in motion when you speak against one another, you would learn to hold your tongue. However, this is not a matter of words but of the condition of your heart and your willingness to say things about someone else that you would not want spoken about yourself.
You will be held accountable for every word that you speak, so be careful what you say.
*Matthew 12:36 But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.
“When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi” (Matt 2:16-17).
Any leader who is not secure in God will be insecure in their leadership actions.
King Herod was such a leader. He Feared the Loss of Power and had to control every aspect of the people he was ruling.
When Herod heard about Jesus’ coming birth, his Insecurity became out of control and led to making life-threatening decisions for those in Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
***Such an Insecure Leader has deep-seated Control issues rooted in the fear of loss of power, money and prestige. *This also led to Lying to protect his kingdom.
When the wise men told Herod about the coming Messiah, Herod told them he wanted to know when He was born in order to worship him. He had no such plans. He wanted to kill him.
Herod told the wise men to report back to him when the child was born. The wise men were divinely warned not to return to Jerusalem and report back to Herod. When Herod discovered this, he became furious and issued the edict to kill every child under two years old in Bethlehem and the surrounding districts.
***Whenever a leader has deep-seated control issues rooted in fear, their actions surface repeatedly when placed under stress.
* Arguments, manipulation of others, and confrontation with subordinates usually follows.
***However, a leader who has yielded his LIFE and his WORK to God can relinquish outcomes to the Lord and let God change things that may go astray.
** A secure leader realizes God is the source of His power and leadership and he does not need to fear others who may demonstrate leadership qualities. ***Instead, they are able to affirm them for the sake of the organization.
Pray that God makes you a leader who is secure in your position given by God.
Today for example–Competition has penetrated the Church so much that many churches and Christian organizations approach ministry like a sports event. They view their mission as a business that seeks to gain market share among Christians – donors, members, influence – all under the name of God. I am sure God looks down at us and asks, “Whatever happened to John 17:23?” Sometimes we must remind our fellow servants that we are all on the “Same Team”! We should be seeking to impact the Kingdom of God, not increase our own market share.
When Jesus made this statement about unity in John 17:23, it represented the key to bringing salvation to many. He was saying that when His Body is unified, the non-Christian would be able to see who Jesus really is – the Son of God.
Are you contributing to unity in the Body of Christ? Or are you contributing to a spirit of competition?
Ask God where you can be an instrument of unity in His Body.
God’s kind of love is not envious or jealous because it doesn’t seek it’s own, but seeks the welfare of others. Envy is an indication of self-centeredness.
The Apostle Paul had some opponents who were just like many people who sow strife today. They are against everything and critical of the way those in authority(Leaders) handle things.
They make big statements about what they would do if they were the leader, but it’s all talk. They haven’t proven themselves successful in managing even the smallest things, yet they want to be put in charge of big things, just based on their talk.
This is not the system of advancement that Jesus advocates (Mt. 25:21; Lk. 16:11-12; 19:17).
The Scripture speaks in numerous passages about “our light and momentary troubles that are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all” (2 Corinthians 4:17).
When that day breaks, the one thing for which we will be infinitely thankful, the one thing above all others that will thrill us and cheer us and cause us to glory, is the fact that out of all the created universe, WE were chosen to be the ones who bore the name of God in the hour of danger and affliction, problem and trial.
There is no higher honor than that.
This is a time to re-evaluate. There are things that are best left behind and other things that should be restored. There are still other things that need more care and attention then you have previously given. Your circumstances will dictate what you need to take a look at and what requires your interest. This process might take some time, so don’t be hasty in your judgments or choices. Be moved by the Holy Spirit inspired word, the Bible. Let the Spirit speak to you and your decisions will be sound.
*Proverbs 21:5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.
Our Father, help me with my leadership skills to do your Will and not man’s. I do count it indeed a mighty privilege to bear reproach for Your name’s sake. I know that the day is coming when that will be my chief joy. Thank you Jesus for choosing us simple ones to Share Your Truth to a hurting world which so desperately needs YOU! Thank you Jesus for loving us so so much that you bore the Cross for each and every person no matter what their past may be. Thank you Jesus for Your Patience with me. All Glory and Honor to You Jesus! Amen