Lead By Example

MercyMe sings, "When life won't play along and right keeps going wrong and I can't seem to find my way, I know where I am found, so I won't let it drag me down. No, I'll keep dancing anyway. I'm gonna move...I'm not about to cave. Everything is about to change. There's gonna be brighter days." ("Move") These lyrics remind us that, no matter where we go, Christ is with us; He is where we are found.

2 Chronicles 29:36 says, "Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced at what God had brought about for His people, because it was done so quickly." (NIV)

We must be willing to do what we are asking our followers to do. We can't just bark orders and then sit back while others do the work. It all comes down to one simple principle: Lead by example. Maxwell notes, "If they want to succeed, leaders must incarnate the life they desire in their followers."

Maxwell says that the top management principle is, "People do what people see." Even Jesus, God incarnate, practiced this principle. He provided for His disciples and did the things He asked them to do. He led by example. And He is with us through His Spirit, from the moment we accept His gift of salvation.

This evening's reflection question asks, "In what ways do you model a life you want others to lead?" Do you lead by example? Do you do the things you ask and expect your followers to do? Ask the Lord to help you in this matter. Father, please help me to lead by example and practice what I preach. I hold firmly to Your promise that You will never leave nor forsake me. Thank You! In Jesus' Name I pray! Amen!

God bless you!