LEADING WITH A LIMP In Genesis 32:22-32 we learn that Jacob wrestled with an angel the whole night and the result is that he was left with a permanent physical limp. In this tussle Jacob’s name was changed to Israel, a name which means ‘a prince.’ Jacob’s name was changed after the angel blessed him for this fervency (vs. 28). Jacob also had a face to face encounter with God (vs. 30). What does this all tell us about leadership? • Never trust a leader who does not have a limp. A leader with a limp is one who has had a personal encounter with God. A limp is a permanent scar or mark that shows the price a person has paid in pursuing God and His purposes. Paul talks about the scars of the gospel (Gal 6:17) • Never trust a leader who only has theory. Experience is better than theory and a person with experience is never at the mercy of someone with an argument. • Never trust an insecure leader. An insecure leader is one who finds security in titles and man’s validation but one is secured finds validation in God. • Never trust a leader who has not undergone personal transformation. A leader must demonstrate the change he wants to see in others, otherwise he is a hypocrite • Never trust a leader who is uncomfortable with solitude. Verse 24 says, “And Jacob was left alone...” Being alone helps with reflection and hearing God’s voice. • Never trust a leader who does not know how to perform to an audience of One. Some leaders only perform to audiences but cannot perform when they are alone with God. They know how to minister for Him but not how to minister to Him. • Never trust a leader who is unwilling to make a sacrifice. Wrestling with an angel for the whole night is something some of today’s busy leaders would not do.
Posted on: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 18:53:45 +0000
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