A Leadership Insight from Vision Multiplier International https://visionmultiplierllc.com/
I was reflecting on these scriptures this morning and the thought that, as leaders, we often hold those in authority to the “Jesus standard” while ask that the “Grace standard” be applied to us.
We easily underestimate the sacrifice that those in authority pay – on our behalf.
We must be careful to give honor where honor is due while simultaneously extending grace for mistakes made.
No man or women can hope to meet the “Jesus standard” without Jesus – including us.
The Bible says it this way:
“Be merciful (responsive, compassionate, tender) just as your [heavenly] Father is merciful.”
Luke 6:36 AMP
“You hypocrite (play-actor, pretender), first get the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye.”
Matthew 7:5 AMP
“Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over [with no space left for more]. For with the standard of measurement you use [when you do good to others], it will be measured to you in return.””
Luke 6:38 AMP
Selah
The questions then become:
What level of expectation should we place on those in positions of leadership and authority?
Shouldn’t they be held to a higher standard?
When they fail or make mistakes, how many are too many?
The Bible reminds us that:
“… all have sinned and continually fall short of the glory of God,
and are being justified [declared free of the guilt of sin, made acceptable to God, and granted eternal life] as a gift by His [precious, undeserved] grace, through the redemption [the payment for our sin] which is [provided] in Christ Jesus,”
Romans 3:23-24 AMP
Amen
We should consider how we can lift up those in authority so that we all can prevail. A biblical example is found in Exodus with Moses. The Bible tells us:
“Now when Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed, and when he lowered his hand [due to fatigue], Amalek prevailed.
But Moses’ hands were heavy and he grew tired.
So they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it.
Then Aaron and Hur held up his hands, one on one side and one on the other side; so it was that his hands were steady until the sun set.
So Joshua overwhelmed and defeated Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.”
Amen
In conclusion, let us pray without ceasing and sew seeds of grace while diligently searching for the leaders’ strengths and virtue until they are found.
The Bible instructs us to:
““ Ask and keep on asking and it will be given to you; seek and keep on seeking and you will find; knock and keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you. [Luke 11:9-13]”
Matthew 7:7 AMP
“Rejoice always and delight in your faith; be unceasing and persistent in prayer; in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 AMP
Let us show appreciation with active prayer:
Pray for their peace
Pray for their strength
Pray for their clarity
Pray for their wisdom
Pray for their protection
Just pray and let the love of Christ in us show forth and in doing so, our influence will increase and God will get the glory.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
Be Blessed!
Be a Blessing!
“He was despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows and pain and acquainted with grief; And like One from whom men hide their faces
He was despised, and we did not appreciate His worth or esteem Him.
But [in fact] He has borne our griefs, And He has carried our sorrows and pains; Yet we [ignorantly] assumed that He was stricken, Struck down by God and degraded and humiliated [by Him]. [Matt 8:17]
But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was crushed for our wickedness [our sin, our injustice, our wrongdoing]; The punishment [required] for our well-being fell on Him, And by His stripes (wounds) we are healed.”
Isaiah 53:3-5 AMP
