READ : Matthew 22:1-14
“But commission Joshua…he will lead this people across and will cause them to inherit the land …” – Deuteronomy 3:28 New International Version
Paul wrote to Timothy and told him to do certain things to make him a good leader. There are good ministers and bad ministers. Decide to be a good minister (1 Timothy 4:6)!
If you are going to be effective in the ministry, you must study leadership. Take time to read books on leadership. I have read countless books on leadership. I have studied this all-important subject because I want to be a good leader. Good things do not drop on you like ripe mangoes from a tree. You have to study and discover all that there is to learn.
I believe that many people are born with the ability to lead but they are not prepared to pay the price to become leaders (Matthew 22:14).
The Bible teaches us that many are called to service. Anyone who yields himself to the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ becomes an automatic leader; you cannot avoid it! A minister of the Gospel has to demonstrate leadership qualities and abilities all the time.
Becoming a leader will cost you your valued life. Like all leaders, I am praised by some and criticized by others. This is the lot of a leader, and it is the reason why some people shun leadership. But Jesus said that you should take up the cross and follow Him (Luke 14:27). Christianity involves sacrifice. It is worth becoming a leader in the church.
