Raise Up A Leader
November 29, 2024
DAILY PROVERB:
Proverbs 29:12-15
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:
John Maxwell, in his book “Developing the Leaders Around You,” stated, “Grow a leader – grow the organization.” In other words, the fate of the organization often mirrors that of its leader.
Where could John Maxwell, a Christian author, have derived such an idea? I believe he probably drew inspiration from the Bible. This concept aligns with what verse twelve suggests. If the ruler is wicked, those who follow his lead are likely to adopt similar behavior.
You may wonder why this happens. There could be several reasons. Firstly, a leader tends to assemble a team that supports his decisions. If his decisions are dubious, he may surround himself with individuals of questionable character to implement his ideas. Additionally, people around him might have been influenced to mimic his behavior. The methods of operation are often learned through day-to-day activities, and many may not be familiar with alternative approaches. Corrupt practices may be all they have ever known. Consequently, they may treat others deceitfully because that’s what they’ve learned. Those who refuse to participate in their dishonest schemes are often looked down upon.
Often, we find that nothing will change in the lives of these individuals until they face real adversity. It’s only when they experience a life-threatening illness that they realize money and position cannot purchase health. While they may have access to different treatments, life itself is a gift from God. In our text, it says; “The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.” God bestows life upon both the poor and the affluent. Life and death situations have a way of equalizing things.
THE WORD WALKING IN ME:
When facing God someday, I desire to be on the side that showed compassion towards humanity, akin to the king who justly judged the poor. How can we nurture compassionate leaders? We raise them to be so, with godly parents who set godly examples.
How do you see those who are in leadership around you?
IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:
Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage, and todays Devotion?
Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?
What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?
GOD TALKING TO ME: November 29, 2024
THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
1 Corinthians 11 – 1 Corinthians 14
Proverbs 29:12 – 15
THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Daniel 1-2
2 Peter 2
“Getting people into the Word of God…
…and the Word of God into people.”
Romans 10:17
Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Hebrews 2:12
Author: admin
Author of LIHW Daily Devotions, and President of Living In His Word Ministries.
