10 Keys to Servanthood

Key number 3: Servants support their leaders

There is a great example in the bible of what and how something is achieved when servants support their leaders. Read Ex 17:8-16. Aaron and Hur supported Moses and without them the battle would be lost.

Moses, the leader, had the vantage point (the vision) and could see what was going on; he was working hard to serve the entire nation but became tired.

The future of the nation depended on the support for the leader.

I often talk about the weight of leadership; it’s the leader that frets about the smallest details, it’s the leader that has invested hours of prayer and tears, and it’s the leaders mind that is focused 24/7. It is no wonder that it gets tiring!

The capacity of any leader to continue on and to continue to grow is due to his or her support.

Here’s a thought to spare for your leaders: the battle was being fought by Joshua at one level (where the physical work is done) and the leadership was being given by Moses at another, both felt the pressure of battle in different ways but when the battle is over Moses cannot afford to stop and rest like the rest of the army,

His mind is already on the next battle,

And how is he going to feed his army,

And how is he going to judge the internal affairs,

And where to from here,

And in amongst all of that he has got the in-laws coming to visit!

Back to the point; when you support your leaders, not only do you become an integral part of the ministry and its capacity but you get to share in the victory also!

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