A Leadership Insight from Vision Multiplier International https://visionmultiplierllc.com/
I was reflecting on these scriptures this morning and the leadership traits that we must posess, and cultivate, as we press forward toward our goals and destiny.
These are the traits of: discernment, persistence, desire, fortitude, and resolve which are observed behaviors we see in blind Bartimaeus.
Sometimes, we may feel like blind Bartimaeus as it relates to our next step or current decisions; but, as we walk through the process with Christ, we have faith that we will be blessed and hope that others will be blessed when God makes us whole- nothing missing and nothing broken.
Leadership lesson #1: Power of discernment
“They told him, Jesus of Nazareth is passing by. And he shouted, saying, Jesus, Son of David, take pity and have mercy on me!”
Luke 18:37-38 AMPC
I believe Bartimaeus had to have knowledge or discernment to know that Jesus was the only solution to his problem. He was surrounded by many people but his focus was on just one- Jesus.
So shall we be because critical decisions and situations are well beyond the knowledge and ability of our inner circles and we must outreach to Christ for direction and strategies.
Leadership lesson #2: Ask for help and be persistent in asking for help
“But those who were in front reproved him, telling him to keep quiet; yet he screamed and shrieked so much the more, Son of David, take pity and have mercy on me!”
Luke 18:39 AMPC
By crying out to Jesus as he alone is our source, we must understand and believe that our visions are being restored as we press in to Christ’s thoughts and ways.
Our persistence and “must have” mindset will cause us to triumph and not become weary.
Leadership lesson #3: Power of desire with fortitude
“What do you want Me to do for you? He said, Lord, let me receive my sight!”
Luke 18:41 AMPC
We must have an “I will not be denied” mindset and must also be prepared to answer the question of “what do we want?” – with clarity.
Often, we may simply ask for what we need and fail to decide in advance what we actually want!
We have to ask that our eyes are opened to opportunities, relationships, transitions for elevation, and opportunities to make a greater impact while the master grantor is passing by.
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Leadership lesson #4: Power of Resolve – eagerly awaiting for God to move
“And Jesus said to him, Receive your sight! Your faith (your trust and confidence that spring from your faith in God) has healed you.”
Luke 18:42 AMPC
This is about training our hearts and our spiritual eyes to expect good outcomes by faith – despite what our natural eyes see.
In conclusion:
We know that because of the power that lives in us, we are influencers and change makers. When we persist and pursue what we want in Christ, miracles will flow.
“And instantly he received his sight and began to follow Jesus, recognizing, praising, and honoring God; and all the people, when they saw it, praised God.”
Luke 18:43 AMPC
Others will see gods handiwork in us, will be blessed and will praise God for his wondrous and mighty works.
Amen
Be Blessed!
Be a Blessing!
“As He came near to Jericho, it occurred that a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging.
And hearing a crowd going by, he asked what it meant.
They told him, Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.
And he shouted, saying, Jesus, Son of David, take pity and have mercy on me!
But those who were in front reproved him, telling him to keep quiet; yet he screamed and shrieked so much the more, Son of David, take pity and have mercy on me!
Then Jesus stood still and ordered that he be led to Him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him,
What do you want Me to do for you? He said, Lord, let me receive my sight!
And Jesus said to him, Receive your sight! Your faith (your trust and confidence that spring from your faith in God) has healed you.
And instantly he received his sight and began to follow Jesus, recognizing, praising, and honoring God; and all the people, when they saw it, praised God.”
Luke 18:35-43 AMPC
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