Brandon Heath sings, "There is hope for me yet because God won't forget all the plans He's made for me. I have to wait and see. He's not finished with me yet." ("Wait and See") We have to remember that God is in control and to trust in His timing. Patience is sometimes, if not oftentimes, hard, but we must learn to possess it.
The central verse this evening is Ezra 4:3, which says: "But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the rest of the heads of the families of Israel answered, 'You have no part with us in building a temple to our God. We alone will build it for the Lord, the God of Israel, as King Cyrus, the king of Persia, commanded us.'" (NIV) Zerubbabel had the ability to read those who came to him and could tell that they had false appearances.
Maxwell says, "Leaders must read the people, then lead the people." As leaders, we must be able to read situations and make wise decisions based on our discernment. Take note of the order. We must think and then act, not act then think. According to Maxwell, "Discernment always precedes decision. Analysis always precedes action." We should not act hastily, especially in critical situations.
We were appointed leaders for a reason. Our followers look to us for the right guidance. We have to be trained well enough and disciplined enough to make the right decisions in times of need. And we can do that, if we let God lead us!
The reflection question this evening asks: "How do you read people before making decisions?" It may be smart to ask questions before making a decision. That can help you get more information about a situation before taking any action. Let God lead you so that you can effectively and efficiently lead your followers!
God bless you!
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