Earning the right to lead (1) The word for you today March April May

Earning the right to lead calls for the following things: 1.) Prayerfully evaluating before you act. The very thing that makes leading others so appealing to your ego, makes you vulnerable to their pressures and praise. "When Jesus perceived that they were to make Him king, He departed again to the mountain by Himself alone" (John 6:15 NKJV). Jesus wasn't led by the applause of the crowd, He was led by the will of His Father. And you must be too. 2.) Not just filling the slot, but filling it with the right person. Sometimes we give people jobs because we can't find anybody else to do them. But what happens when the job outgrows them? There's more at stake her than sparing somebody's feelings. 3.) Seeking the best counsel you can find. "Be with wise men and become wise" (Proverbs 13:20 TLB). Don't pay twice for the same information. Seek advice from someone you respect; someone who's already done what you want to do, particularly when your decision affectsothers and will be called upon to stand the test of time. What looks good to you today, or in somebody else's polished sales pitch, may not look so good tomorrow when you're presented with better options. Jesus bottom-lines it: "Don't begin until you count the cost."