Good Morning Friends,
“Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of
God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Obey
your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who
must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden,
for that would be of no advantage to you. Pray for us. We are sure that we have
a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way. I particularly
urge you to pray so that I may be restored to you soon.” (Hebrews 13:7; 17-19)
Leadership in a voluntary society is always a
great challenge. The vast majority of those whom God calls to leadership in the
church take their responsibilities seriously and give a great deal of
themselves to fulfill those responsibilities. That is especially true of
volunteer leaders, who work hard, put in a great deal of time, and do it
without much reward. When you have leaders like that, who have good hearts and
take their responsibilities seriously, then, you have responsibilities toward
them.
Follow their example. They aren’t perfect. You’ll
never find a leader who is. But as they follow the Lord and seek Him and His
will, you are to follow them, and trust that God will work through them.
Obey them. They have the best interest of the
church in mind.
Pray for them. Recognize the struggle that
leadership brings and hold them up in your prayers. Ask God to give them
wisdom. Ask God to give them courage to do what He directs, rather than what
people want. Ask God to give them peace and satisfaction in their service to
Him.
How about praying for your leaders right now?
His, by Grace,
Steve
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