Leadership comes with disappointment in various categories – ranging from low, medium and high. However, we must not allow it to drive us away from the goal of the assignment, instead, we must consider why we are sent or why we are assigned the role.
As a leader, be it in ministry, corporate organisation or family, we are sometimes led by God to embark on journeys that questions what we really heard. I’ve found myself in various circumstances where I’ve had to ask myself – who send me? (Meaning, how did I get here?) Am I sure I truly heard God speak? When in this dilemma, the best option is to go back to the source to re-strategize.
Take note that before any major assignment is given, there must have been a ‘micro version’ of that assignment. How well you complete the micro version will determine your next level as well as prepare you for the ‘macro version’.
Moses didn’t know that he was being prepared to lead a Nation when he left the comfort of the palace to sleep in tents in an open field. For some would have been praying against retrogression or thought God wasn’t been fair with them or that the enemy is at work.
People’s expectations of leaders in ministry are high, hence they expect them to be without blemish forgetting they are human and no human is PERFECT. I’ll say leadership is truly a thankless job, because no one can really satisfy Man. Simultaneously, leaders in government, families or corporate world also face warfare every single day as they are set as prime targets to slow down progress in homes, the economy and nations at large.
An example is in Exodus 5 vs 21, one would have expected the Israelites to be at least lenient with Moses, despite showing them signs and also working to their advantage. Instead, they were quick to laying a judgement of God on him, because of some little difficulties and obstacles they experienced. Forgetting that there’s no easy way to archiving victory and that the enemy in form of systems and structures, organizational/economic policies or constitutional rights when faced with changes will form a strong RESISTANCE and won’t want to let go.
When faced with any form of criticism or disruption as a leader, we must not loose focus. With determination and perseverance (which are part of the traits of a leader) in our assignment (either as the head of the family, organization or nation) and the ability to revisit the ‘Sender’ to re-strategize, we will excel. A lot of times, we are stuck because we refuse to go back to the drawing board for clarity, only when we learn to do that will we prevail.
Action Point –
Revisit the ‘Sender’ to re-strategize on your plans when you hit a road block.
Prayer
Father, give me wisdom to lead my team/family/citizens aright in Jesus name. (Amen)
Shalom 🕊️
Bimpe Lawal
This is very interesting.
I’ve learnt that leadership comes with challenges and disappointment, but they are part of preparation. God often uses small assignments and difficult seasons to train us for greater responsibilities.
Absolutely, he does. Thank you for your feedback ☺️