MercyMe sings the song, "Flawless," which says, "No matter the bumps, no matter the bruises, no matter the scars, still the truth is the cross has made, the cross has made you flawless. No matter the hurt, or how deep the wound is, no matter the pain, still the truth is the cross has made, the cross has made you flawless!...No matter what they say, or what you think you are, the day you called His Name He made you flawless!" If you have accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior, your sins are washed away! You are white as snow, thanks to His love, sacrifice, forgiveness, and salvation!
Matthew 8:8-9 says, "The centurion replied, 'Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, "Go," and he goes; and that one, "Come," and he comes. I say to my servant, "Do this," and he does it.'" (NIV)
There may be times when you are the leader, while at other times you are a follower. Sometimes other have skillsets that make them better suited to lead in a particular situation. You must be able to discern when you should step back and follow, and let someone else lead the charge.
When it comes to recognizing a leader, a title doesn't automatically grant someone followers. The true leader is the one to whom people look when questions need answered and when they need guidance. Maxwell says, "The prominent leader of any group is quite easy to discover. Just observe the people as they gather."
On the other end of the spectrum, as leaders, we should know who our true followers are. Careful observation can show us how much of an influence we really have within our organizations. There is a leadership saying that Maxwell has quoted in some of his books: If you think you are leading but no one is following, you are only taking a walk. Are you leading, or taking a walk all alone?
Tonight's reflection question asks, "How do you see yourself as a leader to those around you?"
Right now, I haven't yet built much of an influence because I have recently moved and haven't started school yet. However, as an officer in Phi Theta Kappa at my previous school, fellow officers, members, and advisors came to me for advice and guidance. Even now, one of the advisors and sometimes a couple of officers still look to me for help.
How would you answer the reflection question? Think about it and observe your level of influence with those around you. How much of a follower base do you have? If you find yourself lacking in leading others, pray a simple prayer like this: Father, please lead me and help me to effectively and successfully lead others. In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen! If you are a follower of Christ, the One who made you flawless, the Ultimate Leader, can help you in your times of need! Look to Him for guidance and trust in Him!
God bless you!
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