Like Samuel before him, the prophet Nathan served as a leader to leaders. God used Nathan to correct his erring leader. Nathan could act as he did because of his keen, God-given discernment. Discernment goes deeper than knowledge, resembling intuition. At times, discernment is a gift; at other times, it results from much experience. Discernment brings a profound perception of what is occurring, either on the outside or the inside of a person. To improve your discernment as a leader: Learn to hear Gods voice - Get quiet and read Scripture. Reflect on the mind of God. Build problem-solving skills - If you can see root issues of problems, you can solve those difficulties. Analyze your successes - What worked? Can you identify the heart of the matter? Evaluate your options - Discernment involves both your gut and your head. Expand your opportunities - Get more experience to help you deepen your wisdom. Explore what others think - Choose leaders you admire and study how they think. Listen to your gut - Most people are afraid to listen to their God-given intuition. Excerpt from The Maxwell Leadership Bible.
Posted on: Wed, 24 Dec 2014 14:00:02 +0000
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