Thank God for Leaders

Lately, I have been thinking about the people who have invested in my life in the area of leadership. The list is not short by any means. I am the leader in great part because these people have invested in me. I have read many books on leadership, but there is no substitute to a life modeled out. I use the word invest because when people spend time and money and principles they have no expectation that they will get a return. But, people who have given to me are expecting something in return. I believe based on who I have become I am and have been a good investment.

This is important because for every person who invested in me becoming who God wants me to be, there was someone else who thought I was not worth the investment. There were leaders that I have come across that I wished would speak a word of encouragement or give me even a brief learning. But, I sadly walked away. You have to have eyes of potential to see people before they become who they are to be. I have a sneaky suspicion that there are more emerging leaders out there in need of investment than we could ever imagine.

So depending on which side of the equation you fall will determine your next steps. If you are a leader, look around you to see those who need to know that you believe in them. Who has been trying to get your attention? Who has been on your heart? These are the next potential people who will advance God’s kingdom. If you desire to be leader, whom has God placed around you? How can you serve them best? Ask yourself what you have to offer. Leadership is a journey, and we need to both lead and be led.