A Leadership Insight from Vision Multiplier International https://visionmultiplierllc.com/
As I was reflecting on this scripture this morning, my heart was drawn to the insights that there comes a point in leadership where we, the leaders, have to elevate our thinking and time allocation to do less physical work and pivot to focus our energies on strategic work.
Though both are critical to a missions success, leaders who fail to make this transition can find their efforts diluted and ineffective – causing the entire team to suffer.
We see an example in the Bible with Jesus:
“So when the Lord learned that the Pharisees had been told that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John (although Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were), He left Judea and returned again to Galilee.”
John 4:1-3 AMP
I like how the scripture brought clarity as to the roles and responsibilities of Jesus and that of His disciples – “…although Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were…”.
Jesus serves as the King and the disciples served as the Lords as it relates to the task of baptizing the multitudes.
Research demonstrates that lords have authority over their own territories and are responsible for the faithful execution of their office; however, the ultimate power to make decisions that affect the entire kingdom is that of the king.
The Bible tells us in the book of Revelations that Jesus is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords:
“They will wage war against the Lamb (Christ), and the Lamb will triumph and conquer them, because He is Lord of Lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him and on His side are the called and chosen (elect) and faithful.” [Dan 2:47; 1 Tim 6:15; Rev 19:16]”
Revelation 17:14 AMP
Selah
As kings, we must focus on visions, strategies and plans – which translate the vision into reality. By doing this work, we demonstrate our faith in God – knowing that he will cause the plan to come to pass.
With our plans written, we can then declare, decree and pray for the manifestation by faith in Jesus Name – dispensing our angels ( the ministering spirits) and causing all heavenly forces to work on our behalf according to Mark 11:24.
“For this reason I am telling you, whatever things you ask for in prayer [in accordance with God’s will], believe [with confident trust] that you have received them, and they will be given to you.”
Mark 11:24 AMP
Amen
In any case, we must learn to be comfortably uncomfortable with making this critical transition.
We must humble ourselves and learn the mind of Christ so that we can elevate our vision and line of site “to see” farther and farther until we see the glory of the lord and what “can be”!
This level of clarity often occurs during times of despair and chaos.
Our success as an elevated leader into greater authority is dependent on this critical transition.
Lastly, our new role then allows us, the leaders, to relentlessly focus on building leaders who are trained in “the way” – culturally or spiritually.
This would include leadership and process development- helping the organization be successful for years to come.
This is the space where exponential/ multigenerational impact is created!
Selah
This transition may not be easy because it requires us to change; however, we must learn to resist the desire to “do”.
The success of the mission is dependent on our making this change!
Thank you Lord for elevating us in this season!
Amen
Be Blessed!!
Be a Blessing!
“After these things Jesus and His disciples went into the land of Judea, and there He spent time with them and baptized. [John 4:1, 2]
Now John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was an abundance of water there; and people were coming and were being baptized—
for John had not yet been thrown into prison.
Therefore there arose a controversy between John’s disciples and a Jew in regard to purification (ceremonial washing).
So they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi (Teacher), the Man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan [at the Jordan River crossing]—and to whom you have testified—look, He is baptizing too, and everyone is going to Him!”
John replied, “A man can receive nothing [he can claim nothing at all] unless it has been granted to him from heaven [for there is no other source than the sovereign will of God].
You yourselves are my witnesses that I stated, ‘I am not the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed),’ but, ‘I have [only] been sent ahead of Him [as His appointed forerunner and messenger to announce and proclaim His coming].’ [Mal 3:1]
He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands by and listens to him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. So this pleasure and joy of mine is now complete. [Song 5:1]
He must increase [in prominence], but I must decrease. [Is 9:7]”
John 3:22-30 AMP
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