And we beseech you, brethren, to
know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish
you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at
peace among yourselves (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13).
The challenges and responsibilities
of leadership are enormous! That’s why we pray for leaders. Whether they’re
leaders in your church, place of work, or country, pray for them. The more you
pray for them, the more understanding, tolerant, and appreciative you’ll be of
their work. Then God will find it fit to bring you to some position of
leadership, because you’re learning to understand.
There’re some people who are quick
to criticize leaders. Don’t be that way. Don’t always think that your leaders
are taking the wrong steps just because you’re not comfortable with their
decision. If you want to be a leader, then never be angry with leaders. Don’t
be an angry and a malicious critic, because such people never contribute
anything meaningful to the Church or society.
For your leaders, do what God says:
pray for them; and secondly, esteem them very highly, in love, for their work’s
sake.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, I thank you
today for ministers of the Gospel around the world, who are at the forefront of
your evangelical work; I ask that they’d be strengthened with miracle-working
power in their spirits, and be guided by your wisdom, such that through their
work and leadership, your kingdom is established around the world, in Jesus’
Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY: Romans 13:1 Let
every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God:
the powers that be are ordained of God.
1 Timothy 5:17 Let the elders that
rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the
word and doctrine.
Philippians 2:29 Receive him
therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:
1 YEAR BIBLE READING
PLAN: Matthew 24:1-35, Exodus 26-27
2 YEAR BIBLEREADING
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