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Are You a Leader (or Just Bossy)?

Peter names this is his epistle as he encourages leaders to lead based on their love for people and not self–indulgence.

He explains the posture of a leader being willing to suffer with and on behalf of people.

Leadership, although not easy in any respect, will be celebrated by God himself.

4-5 When God, who is the best shepherd of all, comes out in the open with his rule, he’ll see that you’ve done it right and commend you lavishly. And you who are younger must follow your leaders. But all of you, leaders and followers alike, are to be down to earth with each other, for God has had it with the proud, but takes delight in just plain people. 6-7 So be content with who you are, and don’t put on airs. God’s strong hand is on you; he’ll promote you at the right time. Live carefree before God; he is most careful with you.

If we focus our leadership toward God, I believe we may begin to see the kingdom manifested in our midst.

If we take our selfish ambition, which can creep up in any of us at any time, and transform into true passion for him, I think our leadership will have power beyond what we know, power outside of us that is from the spirit of God.

Leading is a longing for people and a vision for something better, and being in charge is for our own personal gratification and inflated sense of self.

Whether we were trained to lead or if we have natural charisma, our motivation should be people and not ourselves. The road to leadership can be quite rocky and full of mistakes and pain, but when done with humility and the spirit of God, and motivated by people, it can truly change the world.