Leadership

Leadership is not an easy task. I know a lot of people who look at those who are self-employed with envy. They say, "I wish I could be my own boss" or "I wish I was the supervisor". Unbeknownst to them, those jobs are typically very demanding and require a special gifting that not everyone has.

James 3:1 tells us, "Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly." Obviously, teaching is a leadership position.

Leaders tends to take all of the criticism, as well. They are the folks who are willing to take a risk for the betterment of the organization. Risks can involve pain. 

In the church, that pain goes even deeper. It can cause some to misunderstand motive and, subsequently, leave the body of Christ.

Biblical leadership involves love and gentleness. It involves the reining in of our prideful tendencies. 

Blessed are the meek, Jesus said.

Lord, help me to be meek and yet lead like Jesus led.