Leader

There was no shortage of “Messiahs” in the days of Jesus. In Acts 5, a prominent Jewish leader named Gamaliel noted two Jewish leaders whose large followings had “scattered” after the self-proclaimed “Messiahs” were killed.

Jesus was a great teacher, but education was not the reason for his coming. Jesus was a great leader, but simply learning leadership principles from the life of Jesus misses his primary purpose.

God is the God of the hills and valleys.

God does big work in small packages.

Regardless of when and how history winds down, we belong to Jesus. And this we know for sure: Jesus wins!

Wholehearted trust is not easy, but it is right. It honors God and it always produces the best for me.

Generations will be impacted by your commitment to be strong, act like a man (if applicable) and walk in obedience.

Be leery of reluctant leaders. Their skin is not thick enough, their roots aren’t deep enough, and their commitment is not strong enough.

This was a time in Israel’s history when the people did not know God. There was no godly leader to give guidance. Everyone did as he saw fit. The same thing happens today. When we do what is right in our own eyes, our life can be described in two words: “Train Wreck!”