MercyMe declares, "I hear a Voice and He calls me redeemed when others say I'll never be enough. And greater is the One living inside of me than he who is living in the world...There'll be days I lose the battle; grace says it doesn't matter, 'cause the cross already won the war. He's greater! He's greater! I am learning to run freely, understanding just how He sees me, and it makes me love Him more and more!" ("Greater") These lyrics should remind us that God is greater than us, and that He is greater than any situation or circumstances we may be facing! He is greater!
2 Samuel 3:28-29 says, "Later, when David heard about this, he said, 'I and my kingdom are forever innocent before the Lord concerning the blood of Abner son of Ner. May his blood fall upon the head of Joab and upon all his father's house! May Joab's house never be without someone who has a running sore or leprosy or who leans on a crutch or who falls by the sword or who lacks food.'" (NIV)
It is key that leaders have a proper perspective with regard to their positions in the grand scheme of things. Maxwell says, "When you forget whom you serve, you quickly fall prey to the basest human instincts. Leaders are not exempt." God is the Ultimate Leader, the very One Who gives the gift of leadership to those He chooses. As leaders, we must learn to submit to His authority over our lives and to not overstep our boundaries.
God is in control. It is ultimately His purpose that prevails. Who are we to contradict Him? In Romans 9:20, Paul asks, "But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? 'Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, "Why did you make me like this?"'" (NIV) Maxwell says, "God tells us that vengeance belongs ot Him. Leaders who cannot humble themselves to serve God and those He has raised up will eventually act out of selfish motives and hurt the kingdom." As leaders especially, we must be careful in this area!
It all comes down to one word: perspective. God first, others second, ourselves last. There are times when we lose this perspective, but we must learn to see things in proper, Godly balance. We should be servant leaders rather than positional leaders.
Maxwell asks, "What steps do you take to remain humble in situations that tempt a pride-filled reaction?"
My biggest suggestion: Pray!! Not only does praying help you by putting it in God's hands, it also shows that you have learned to submit to His authority. Not only that, but it shows that you recognize that He is in control and that He is greater than you. Praying is an example that pretty much illustrates everything I have described.
Pray this prayer: Father, please help me to always keep a proper perspective on leadership and on all other areas of my life, putting You above all. Thank You for Your many blessings bestowed upon me! In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen!
God bless you!
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