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Taneshia

Lois is mentioned in 2 Timothy 1 as the grandmother of Timothy, a student of Paul who becomes a preacher in the New Testament. Timothy, whose father was Greek, was exposed to much secular influence but, because of Lois’ instruction, was able to come to knowledge of the Christian faith. My point? Lois was not only concerned with the here and now but also with the generations following her. Timothy would not be who he was were it not for Lois. Leaders have the same type of vision. They see a world that they are leaving behind, not only the one they are living in. Leaders make choices to develop more prosperous future generations after they are gone.

Taneshia

In Acts 18, when a prestigious preacher is leaving something important out of his teaching, Priscilla (along with her husband) take the man aside and “explain to him the way of God more accurately.” Instead of interrupting his message and subjecting him to public shame, they tactfully took him aside and corrected him in private. Leaders follow this example. They don’t call out their people and put them on the spot. They don’t want their people/followers to be humiliated. They want them to improve. So, leaders always criticize in private.

Taneshia

A story is told in Luke 10 of the sisters Mary and Martha. When Jesus comes to visit them, Martha busies herself with household chores while Mary sits at the feet of Jesus to learn. When Martha complains to Jesus that she is doing all the work, Jesus encourages her to be more like Mary “for Mary has chosen the good part.” What’s the point here? Martha busied herself with trivial matters while Mary sought after what was most important.
Lesson in Leadership: Leaders know how to prioritize. They don’t let themselves get bogged down with the little things. They stay focused on the important things in life.

Taneshia

Leaders embrace great opportunities…

When Mary is approached in Luke 1 and told that she will be giving birth to the Messiah that had been prophesied about for so long, she willingly accepts the responsibility. “I will do according to your word,” she says to an angel who breaks the news to her.
Lesson in Leadership: Leaders approach great opportunities with willingness and enthusiasm. Leaders know that the greater the possibility there is for failure, the greater the opportunity there is for success. Leaders take on the opportunities that present themeselves.

Taneshia

Esther was something on an unwilling biblical leader, but an incredibly brave and wise one nonetheless. She was forced into a harem where she became one of the king’s “favorites”. In Esther 7, Esther, and Israelite, is taken as one of the king’s wives. Haman, a leader appointed by the king, seeks to annihilate the Israelites. When she finds out the man’s plot, and although it may mean sticking her own neck on the line, Esther musters up the courage to approach the king and call Haman out for his treachery.
Lesson in Leadership: Leaders see no one as too important to talk to. Leaders see nothing as too daunting to face. Leaders can approach anyone and anything with confidence in the name of serving their people.