Wednesday, November 3, 2010

He Will Never Leave.

Joshua 1:5
5 No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.


This Bible verse mentions that God gives Joshua the promise behind Moses' strength and confidence. Moses eventually grew on this promise; it gave him the might and power to make difficult choices, succeed, do incredible things, lead, and bring people to God.

God's promise, not just for Joshua, but for all of us is: "I will be with you; I will never leave nor forsake you." God's leading us, but he's still with us! Ironically, our definition of a leader is just the opposite. We grow up to lead our own lives independent from God's divine power; we take care of ourselves without feeling the necessity of relying on anyone or God.

Essentially, whenever we say that we're going to lead alone, we're just fooling and lying to ourselves. True growth and leadership requires leaning on God more than anything or anyone. Why should we rely on God? He is the ultimate provider of our strength and power. Even if you're at the top of a committee or group, all the attention shouldn't be focused there. Remember, God supplies us when we're in need.

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