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Moses
Moses is often cited as a well-known, unlikely servant leader example. His calling was from God (Exodus 3:1-12). When Moses was called to lead, the Scripture tells us that he was not over-joyed for several reasons. First of all, he had murdered an Egyptian soldier. Second, Moses felt inadequate to lead because of a speech impediment. But his reason can be a reminder that whatever our imperfections, God is our strength – Our Source – Our El Shaddai. Knowing this brings comfort. Take the view that this is an opportunity to walk in your purpose. He can remove the anxiety to help you step up to your assignment. God is able and willing to provide the resources for our assignments (God even sent Aaron as a support to Moses).
More than that, keep in mind that Moses was the designated leader. The assigned purpose – lead the children of Israel out of slavery into the Promise Land, Exodus. What it must have felt like for Moses to meet God face-to-face! Even the miraculous signs were that of God’s performance through him. Yes, an imperfect man called by the Perfect God!
Leadership by God is for the Kingdom of God!
Ruby – Servant Leaders: Required Forgiveness
Please God try to forgive those people. Because even if they say those bad things, they don’t know what they’re doing. So, You could forgive them, just like You did those folks a long time ago
When they said terrible things about You. -
-Ruby Bridges
This was the daily prayer of a little girl from the South, Ruby Bridges, as she faced a mob while she walked to school. Simply because they did not want her to integrate their school. Although she was forced to comply to a court order, it made no difference to them. The hate was larger than their love. Her skin color was problematic to them. But for this kindergartener trusted that God was greater than any hate and anyone. In fact, she said this was a lesson she learned from her Sunday School teacher and parents. For as much, she did not consider herself brave; rather, she considered herself loved by God and God loved everyone.
Her stance – trust in God will see her through.
Oprah Among Unlikely Servant Leaders
Unlikely leaders are identifiable by how they treat others. Even though your resume by man’s standards is not reflective of your potential, remember the Creator knows your very substance. Read this person’s resume:
As a young child, this resume read:
- Born in poverty in rural Kosciusko, Mississippi in 1954
- Named after the biblical figure in the Book of Ruth (Orpah)
- Born out of wedlock to a teen-age mother and young father
- Learned to read by age 3
- Raised by a God-fearing, abusive grandmother until the age of 6
- Relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to live in a single-parent home
- Raped by a cousin at the age of 9
- Continued physical and sexual abuse by other male relatives and Mother’s boyfriend
- Ran away from home at the age of 13
- Became pregnant at the age of 14; child died after giving birth
- Sent to live with strict father and stepmom in Nashville, Tennessee
In contrast to man’s standards, this does not seem to be the resume of a billionaire woman. Yet it is. It is the beginnings of a media mogul, Oprah Winfrey.
In summary, examples of servant leaders are ordinary people who must fulfill purpose by the faithful God. Click here for more about this subject – do not fret for you will prevail.
“A servant leader must not forget that leadership is for the Kingdom of God.” – Bulluck
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The blessed brings forth fruit in its season. Their leaf do not wither. Whatever that person goes, there is prosperity. It is more than financial and material possessions. That is not that person’s value. It is more than silver, gold, or rubies. It is joy. That person knows where their wealth comes from. The Lord provides all of their needs. Their trust in the Lord is true prosperity. It does not cease. It is incorruptible.