"I was afraid of the people and did what they demanded."
I Samuel 15:24
Leadership mistakes are often predicated by nervousness. Saul got nervous when Samuel didn't show up so he took matters into his own hands. He got ahead of God. He rationalized his sin. But the root problem is that he feared people more than he feared God. That is evidenced by the fact that he forgot he was anointed by God not appointed by the people. That is a dangerous place. It makes for nervous leaders. And nervous leaders are terrible leaders.
If you care too much about what people think about your messages, it'll short-circuit the anointing. You'll lose confidence. When God has anointed you, you care more about people but you care less about what people think. Your confidence comes from saying what God wants you to say. Nothing more. Nothing less. Nothing else.
Care more. Care less.
I Samuel 15:24
Leadership mistakes are often predicated by nervousness. Saul got nervous when Samuel didn't show up so he took matters into his own hands. He got ahead of God. He rationalized his sin. But the root problem is that he feared people more than he feared God. That is evidenced by the fact that he forgot he was anointed by God not appointed by the people. That is a dangerous place. It makes for nervous leaders. And nervous leaders are terrible leaders.
If you care too much about what people think about your messages, it'll short-circuit the anointing. You'll lose confidence. When God has anointed you, you care more about people but you care less about what people think. Your confidence comes from saying what God wants you to say. Nothing more. Nothing less. Nothing else.
Care more. Care less.
4 Comments:
Now you're talking. This is very good. We are glad you are annointed! And pray for it all the time!
Jer. 1:17
This is so true, unfortunately we all constantly have to battle our flesh in getting in the way of God. Really enjoy your insight on this passage. I just go through taking our students through the story of the friendship that is shown in David and Jonathan.
Praying for you Mark!!! I remember when we were a "portable" church - God WILL give you favor!
Steve Keyes - CrossRoads Community Church: www.crccsc.org
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