A Leadership Insight from Vision Multiplier International https://visionmultiplierllc.wordpress.com/
I was reflecting this morning on the scripture and the leadership experience of Daniel.
We see that leadership, gods way, requires us to go before the Lord, be in his presence alone so we can receive solutions to a situation.
Scriptural account of Daniel’s experience states:
“I lifted up my eyes and looked, and behold, a man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with pure gold of Uphaz.
His body also was [a golden luster] like beryl, his face had the appearance of lightning, his eyes were like flaming torches, his arms and his feet like glowing burnished bronze, and the sound of his words was like the noise of a multitude [of people or the roaring of the sea]. [Rev. 1:12-16; 19:6.]
And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision [of this heavenly being], for the men who were with me did not see the vision, but a great trembling fell upon them so that they fled to hide themselves.”
Daniel 10:5-7 AMPC
Selah
Daniel’s transparency and authenticity is appreciated, as there is a certain level of vulnerability that we leaders will experience:
“So I was left alone and saw this great vision, and no strength was left in me, for my fresh appearance was turned to pallor; I grew weak and faint [with fright].”
Daniel 10:8 AMPC
There was much for Daniel to absorb, but, as leaders, we must choose to be authentic and transparent with God about where we are.
It’s not like he doesn’t know!
Our expressed desire for dependency on the Lord to achieve our calling is vital.
In closing, I am so grateful for a glimpse of how the Lord views us:
“He said, “Daniel, you who are highly esteemed, consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you, and stand up, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he said this to me, I stood up trembling.
Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.”
Daniel 10:11-12 NIV
Scripture says that Daniel is “highly esteemed”.
Because he also set his mind to gain understanding and to humble himself before God, an angelic (heavenly) response was required.
Let us rest and embrace the view that the Lord sees us as “highly esteemed” and is moved by our words, desires, prayers and petitions.
Let us by faith strive with one goal that God be glorified and that his kingdom shall come.
In Jesus name amen.
Be Blessed!
Be a Blessing!
“I, Daniel, was the only one who saw the vision; those who were with me did not see it, but such terror overwhelmed them that they fled and hid themselves.
So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision; I had no strength left, my face turned deathly pale and I was helpless.
Then I heard him speaking, and as I listened to him, I fell into a deep sleep, my face to the ground.
A hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees. He said, “Daniel, you who are highly esteemed, consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you, and stand up, for I have now been sent to you.”
And when he said this to me, I stood up trembling.
Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.
Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the future, for the vision concerns a time yet to come.” While he was saying this to me, I bowed with my face toward the ground and was speechless.
Then one who looked like a man touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and began to speak.
I said to the one standing before me, “I am overcome with anguish because of the vision, my Lord, and I feel very weak.
How can I, your servant, talk with you, my Lord? My strength is gone and I can hardly breathe.”
Again the one who looked like a man touched me and gave me strength. “Do not be afraid, you who are highly esteemed,” he said. “Peace! Be strong now; be strong.”
When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Speak, my Lord, since you have given me strength.””
Daniel 10:7-12, 14-19 NIV
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