Update: Where to go? and a lesson in leadeship
Update
Been a hectic week. Started off in springfield, then centreville, then back and forth. There were some strange nights. We had a false alarm. Mommy was getting some stomach cramps/contractions/something. Ended up with nausea and diarrhea. We thought it was time. But still no word. Went to the doctors yesterday and everything seems fine.
On other news, we moved back in. Our house is practically 99% operational. There are little things that could be fixed, but we could live with as well.
Leadership
Last week, I attended a seminar on leadership. A leader is someone who leads… Something my pastor said was interesting. A leader has followers, if you think you are a leader but have no followers, then you are deceiving yourself.
My pastor expounded from Joshua 1 where there is a transition in leadership. Moses led the people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. Joshua is next and takes up the mantle to lead the people across the Jordan and into the promised land. “Be strong and courageous” is the words given to Joshua because he is going to make big decisions that will affect all of Israel.
I think it was a good reminder for me to read that passage again because the call to be strong and courageous isn’t something we can muster out ourselves… the passage continues in v. 9, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” There is a promise. the God of the universe, the God of creation, the God of your forefathers… will be with you wherever you go. That promise is comforting especially when other people’s lives are in your hands.
As a reminder, you are called to be in whatever position of life you are in. Be faithful in the little things and you will be entrusted with much.
As a leader where do you go? You lead by following the Lord Jesus Christ.
