One of the great tests of a leader, is a team member who surpasses them. Saul could handle David being ‘great’…but he couldn’t tolerate David being ‘greater’. ============================= Scripture 1 Samuel 18:7-8a “And the...
It’s not wrong to feel emotion, or to experience hurt. But God’s desire is that I would not allow hurt and offense to prevent me from stepping forward into the better things He has in store for me. =================================== Scripture 1 Samuel...
To walk in God’s favor, I must submit to God’s kingship. ================================ Scripture 1 Samuel 13:12-13a “I said, ‘Now the Philistines will come down against me at Gilgal, and I have not sought the favor of the Lord.’ So I...
Paul did not fear the voice of his critics, because he walked and communicated with consistency and integrity. ==================== Scripture 2 Corinthians 10:11 “Let such a person understand that what we say by letter when absent, we do when present.”...
As Boaz invested himself to be a part of God’s blessing to Ruth, God blessed him in return. ===================== Scripture Ruth 2:11-12 “But Boaz answered her, “All that you have done for your mother in law since the death of your husband has been...
Godly leadership points back to the heart of God. It defines what is right and what is wrong, what is Godly and what is self-serving. It changes the status quo, and establishes a clear direction. ============================= Scripture Judges 21:25 “In those...