Are you the
leader God’s waiting to call and rise up, like Deborah? Today may be your day.
July’s Awakening, Day 18
There is great force hidden in a
gentle command.
—George Herbert
Not the cry, but the flight of the
wild duck, leads the flock to fly and follow.
—Chinese Proverb
When the real leader speaks, people
listen.
—John C. Maxwell
Villagers
in Israel would not fight; they held back until I, Deborah, arose, until I
arose, a mother in Israel. God chose new leaders when war came to the city
gates, but not a shield or spear was seen among forty thousand in Israel. My
heart is with Israel’s princes, with the willing volunteers among the people.
Praise the Lord! Judges 5:7–9 NIV
Man
or woman, position of authority or position of meekness—it matters not—when the
real leader speaks it gets everyone’s attention—when the real leader arises to
take action, people rise up and follow. That’s the power of the anointing of
God upon a chosen leader. The real leader does not need to bark out commands
and assert their authority—their anointed authority is already known and felt
by those around them, and their flock is already attentively listening.
Likewise, when the leader takes action, the flock is quick to respond in like
fashion. That is true leadership power and authority. It is the leader’s
character and integrity and trustworthiness that the flock is following, not
simply the leader’s position. The true leader knows how to wield their power
and authority—by influence—not by force or coercion.
Leaders
arise as situations present themselves. When God calls upon you for action and
places His anointing power upon you, regardless of your current standing or
position—arise, speak the word, take flight of action—and the troops will be
mobilized and follow. Be the Deborah.
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