Ronald A. Beers - Divine Moments for Leaders: Everyday Inspiration from Gods Word

Do I have the abilities that I need to lead?

Moses pleaded with the L ord , O Lord, Im not very good with words. I never have been, and Im not now, even though you have spoken to me. I get tongue-tied, and my words get tangled. Then the L ord asked Moses, Who makes a persons mouth? Who decides whether people speak or do not speak, hear or do not hear, see or do not see? Is it not I, the L ord ? Now go! I will be with you as you speak, and I will instruct you in what to say.

E XODUS 4:10-12

Now, dear brothers and sisters, regarding your question about the special abilities the Spirit gives us.... There are different kinds of spiritual gifts.... God works in different ways.... A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.... It is the one and only Spirit who distributes all these gifts. He alone decides which gift each person should have.... But our bodies have many parts, and God has put each part just where he wants it.... In fact, some parts of the body that seem weakest and least important are actually the most necessary.... All of you together are Christs body, and each of you is a part of it.

1 C ORINTHIANS 12:1, 4, 6-7, 11, 18, 22, 27

D eep within the human spirit lie a longing and a capacity to do significant things. Because you are made in the image of God, you inherited from him the desire to create, to accomplish, to make things happen. God wouldnt give you these desires without the ability to carry them out. These abilities are gifts from God to help you accomplish great things for him and to live a fulfilling life. How you use or misuse them ultimately determines your quality of life not defined by comfort or the accumulation of wealth, but by strong character, joy, and lasting satisfaction. Your goal is to discover your abilities, develop them, and channel them toward what will achieve the greatest good for the people you lead. When God asks you to accomplish something, he gives you the resources to get the job done. Therefore, if God has put you in a position of leadership, he has given you the abilities you need.

GOD HAS GIVEN US DIFFERENT GIFTS FOR DOING CERTAIN THINGS WELL. Romans 12:6

Accountability

M Y Q UESTION for G OD

How can accountability help me avoid foolish mistakes?

A M OMENT with G OD

You are a witness to your own decision, Joshua said. You have chosen to serve the L ord . Yes, they replied, we are witnesses to what we have said.

J OSHUA 24:22

Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.

P ROVERBS 12:15

If another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself. Share each others burdens.

G ALATIANS 6:1-2

Y ou may have some dark corners in your life secret habits and private thoughts that you dont want anyone to know about. If those hidden places were exposed in the spotlight of Gods truth, you would have to deal with them, even give them up. Accountability is answering to someone who asks you to give an account of your words, actions, and motives even those you keep in the darkest corners. Accountability can be painful at the time, but the lack of it will destroy you in the long run. Your secret sins will eat away at your character and integrity until your reputation crashes down around you. Without accountability, you wouldnt even see it coming. Determine now to find a wise friend or mentor to keep you accountable. Dont let the darkness take over your heart.

D IVINE P ROMISE

TWO PEOPLE ARE BETTER OFF THAN ONE, FOR THEY CAN HELP EACH OTHER SUCCEED. IF ONE PERSON FALLS, THE OTHER CAN REACH OUT AND HELP. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Actions

M Y Q UESTION for G OD

How can I value someone as a person but at the same time correct sinful actions?

A M OMENT with G OD

Everyone who sins is breaking Gods law, for all sin is contrary to the law of God.

1 J OHN 3:4

Dont just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.

R OMANS 12:9

T he saying Hate the sin but love the sinner is an effective principle to follow. When you truly love someone, you want what is best for them, and sin is never best for anyone.