Written by: jimwideman 4/23/2010 11:36 PM
Something we can never outsource to other from 1 Peter 5:3 is that we must be an example. An example of what? I’m glad you asked. We should be an example of Christ Jesus. We should be an example of our Pastor. We should be an example of those in leadership above us. We should be an example of how we live and do business. We should be an example in family matters and relationships. We should be an example of how we carry ourselves that also includes our work ethic. We should be an example in ministry! What causes us to be able to do these things effectively is our heart. The Bible has a lot to say about our heart like…Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. Jeremiah 3:15 And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
God wants you to be a leader who knows what you should be doing and what you should delegate or outsource to. He wants you to improved your skills, your abilities and your methods but don’t forget you are to build your team and help them grow and improve too. Make a list of everything you are doing that someone else can do. Bring people along beside you and start putting into them to represent you. Then that will free you up to do what only you can do. This changes along the journey as the abilities of those you are leading increases. God wants you to be a shepherd to the flock He’s given you. To be a shepherd you don’t need a degree, a title, or a position, but you must have a shepherd’s heart. Knowing what to do yourself and when and what to outsource to others can be difficult, but God equips and empowers those He calls!
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