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“So now, go, I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt.”  Exodus 3:10 (NIV)

 A great leader never forgets the ones who’ve followed.  A humble leader never forgets where he came from rather than focusing on where he’s arrived.  A loving leader never disregards his calling for the regret of missed opportunity.  Moses was an amazing leader. One who endured grumbling and complaining  from every possible angle.  The Israelites were a people who came out of bondage only to self-inflict bondage labeled “discontent.”  Nothing God provided seemed to satisfy these freed slaves.  No miracles were big enough to keep their focus in the right direction and fuel their gratitude.  And if that wasn’t enough to compel a leader to flee, jealousy reigned in the heart of his brother (Aaron) and sister(Miriam).  Aaron, the one who had been at his side; his spokesperson to the mighty Pharaoh .  Miriam, the one who had led the people in worship.  Yes, Moses had a long list of reasons to just give up and quit.  And we probably do too.  But he didn’t.  When faced with the rebellious outcries of the ones he led, Moses bowed down face first into the desert dirt seeking God.  And when God desired to intervene and wipe them out, Moses interceded begging for their lives.  What motivation would drive deep within the heart of such a criticized leader?  Years in the desert tending sheep caused this shepherd to know that wandering sheep still need a shepherd.  What do the people we are leading need?  Are we willing to put personal agendas aside for the sake of intervention, grace and mercy to bring them back when they slip away?  Amazing leaders don’t see position rather they see value in people like you and me.

 “Father, the flock You have given each of us is a huge responsibility – empower us to serve them with humility and mercy.”

 For His Glory

 Janet Martin
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