Household Leadership

"The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; his word was on my tongue. The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me: 'When one rules over men in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God, he is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings the grass from the earth.'

2 Samuel 23:2-4

What is it about certain people that makes us fight for them; to follow them?  Is it a forceful hand or maybe a kind person?  The bible is telling us that a great leader is one who rules in righteousness.  This righteous ruler is beautiful and radiates an amazing presence over the earth.  He doesn't have to be the most educated or the strongest, a great leader needs to be one who is right before God.  This person must have their household right before God; not perfect, just not in darkness.  The LORD will anoint different leaders in different places but we all have the same goal and destination, eternal glorification in Christ.

This passage is so right on the money and extremely applicable during this season.  Everything from my role in marriage, work and ministry has me in some type of leadership role that I need to car4fully examine.  Today's scripture is telling me that tasks will always be there but that's not what's going to make an effective leader.  At home, I need to lead my family in prayer & disciplining ourselves with other spiritual matters.  I cannot wait or assume my household is intact, that leads to communication breakdowns and the devil will use that.  I need to lead not only with tasks but in relationships.  I can't ever say, "they should know."  This expectation leads to sheep roaming aimlessly doing what they, as individuals, think is best.  A leader reminds the flock of the common goal.  There's no difference with a leader in the workplace or ministry as well.  I need to fear God so that everything I do is under His covering, so that I keep focus on relationships more than the necessary tasks.

Glory is all Yours, Father God!  I want to be just what You designed me to be.  Sometimes I get caught up in the tasks and feel my worth in how well I perform but I know it's so much more than that.  I need to find that balance and priority to love You by keeping a godly household first and most important.  How well I lead there will radiate to other areas of life.  Thank You for Your grace, allowing me to grow in faith!  In the precious name of Christ Jesus I pray, Amen!