A Leadership Insight from Vision Multiplier International https://visionmultiplierllc.com/
I was reflecting on these scriptures this morning and the idea of how powerful we, the leaders, can be when we are on one accord with man and with God. When achieved, we have no limits!
One of the greatest tools we can use to ensure alignment is language as our success is predicated on speaking the language of those around us and changing our dialect to be “person” specific as we are lead by the holy ghost.
The Bible says it this way:
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!
It is like the precious oil [of consecration] poured on the head, Coming down on the beard, Even the beard of Aaron, Coming down upon the edge of his [priestly] robes [consecrating the whole body]. [Ex 30:25, 30]
It is like the dew of [Mount] Hermon Coming down on the hills of Zion; For there the Lord has commanded the blessing: life forevermore.”
Psalms 133:1-3 AMP
Selah
The second critical step to achieving the state of “one accord” occurs when we ensure our actions are in obedience to directions and not being driven by our desires.
We see here where the people at Babble were in one accord in language; however, the Bible says they were disobedient with the commandment given to Noah – their ancestor.
“And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth.”
Genesis 9:1 AMP
“They said, “Come, let us build a city for ourselves, and a tower whose top will reach into the heavens, and let us make a [famous] name for ourselves, so that we will not be scattered [into separate groups] and be dispersed over the surface of the entire earth [as the Lord instructed].” [Gen 9:1]”
Genesis 11:4 AMP
As leaders, we can deduce and must ensure that our actions and motives are in alignment with God and our leadership because disobedience still has consequences.
“There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him, But its end is the way of death.”
Proverbs 14:12 AMP
Selah
I am grateful that the Bible also gives us a good example to study and model in Abram.
Scripture tells us:
“Now [in Haran] the Lord had said to Abram, “Go away from your country, And from your relatives And from your father’s house, To the land which I will show you; [Heb 11:8-10]
And I will make you a great nation, And I will bless you [abundantly], And make your name great (exalted, distinguished);
And you shall be a blessing [a source of great good to others];
And I will bless (do good for, benefit) those who bless you,
And I will curse [that is, subject to My wrath and judgment] the one who curses (despises, dishonors, has contempt for) you.
And in you all the families (nations) of the earth will be blessed.” [Gal 3:8]
So Abram departed [in faithful obedience] as the Lord had directed him; and Lot [his nephew] left with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran.”
Genesis 12:1-4 AMP
Amen
In conclusion, let’s reflect on how we can achieve being on one accord and in alignment – understanding that our foundation is rooted in love for ourselves and others.
By being intentional, we are well able to adjust our communication approach to be “other” focused vs “me” focused.
When we communicate with others, we speak using three methods: Auditory- with our spoken words; Visual – with our body language; and, Kinesthetic – with our actions.
To the degree all three methods are aligned, we, the leaders, maximize communication success and will have good success.
The consequences of not making these adjustments may result in misalignment, confusion and strife!
That is not our desire nor our portion, in Jesus Name!
Be Blessed!
Be a Blessing!
“Now the whole earth spoke one language and used the same words (vocabulary).
And as people journeyed eastward, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and they settled there. [Gen 10:10]
They said one to another, “Come, let us make bricks and fire them thoroughly [in a kiln, to harden and strengthen them].” So they used brick for stone [as building material], and they used tar (bitumen, asphalt) for mortar.
They said, “Come, let us build a city for ourselves, and a tower whose top will reach into the heavens, and let us make a [famous] name for ourselves, so that we will not be scattered [into separate groups] and be dispersed over the surface of the entire earth [as the Lord instructed].” [Gen 9:1]
Now the Lord came down to see the city and the tower which the sons of men had built. And the Lord said, “Behold, they are one [unified] people, and they all have the same language.
This is only the beginning of what they will do [in rebellion against Me], and now no evil thing they imagine they can do will be impossible for them.
Come, let Us (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) go down and there confuse and mix up their language, so that they will not understand one another’s speech.”
So the Lord scattered them abroad from there over the surface of the entire earth; and they stopped building the city.
Therefore the name of the city was Babel—because there the Lord confused the language of the entire earth; and from that place the Lord scattered and dispersed them over the surface of all the earth.”
Genesis 11:1-9 AMP
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