Reading through the book of Exodus now. It is a really interesting book and the stories about Moses can teach you a lot about leadership if you are looking for them as you read. I figured I would post some thoughts as I read through the book.
The very first thing I noted from the story of Moses in Exodus was that Moses was not the most likely leader that humans would have chosen. This is often the case with many people in the Bible stories. There are a good variety of people in the Bible young, old, rich, poor, and etc, but for the most part I see where God used the average, ordinary person to carry out what he desired. Below is just a list of a few people who come to mind in particular order.
- The disciples (love acts 4:13 to describe them)
- Esther
- Moses (more on him in just a minute)
- David (A Sheppard )
- Nehemiah
- Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
So what about Moses, well, he did grow up in the palace of the king of Egypt, but remember after he grew up he committed murder. He saw the Egyptian mistreating his own people and he killed him. He got scared for his life and ran off to the dessert where he could live in peace. Until God showed up and messed up his plan. God told him that he was going to be the one to lead the Hebrews back to the land he promised Abraham. Moses was a murderer and God still used him. It’s funny how so many times we write people off when we think they are not any good to society any more. That’s just it, we are not good to the world, but to God we are always useful. I know in the past I have often looked at certain youth and perhaps thought that God would not use them because of what I see on the outside or because I see the unfinished project. I have learned over the last 13 years in ministry not to do that, because God can surprise you with some awesome things. So the next time you think you know who will make the next preacher, missionary, or Sunday school teacher you better be careful and just let God take care of that. After all, it is God that calls people into ministry and not the local pastor or youth pastor. It’s just our job to train and guide them along the way.
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