2021-03-27 07:04:11
The Role of a Leader
A Daily Devotional for March 27, 2021
Read 1 Samuel 7÷1-17
In Eli's day, Israel recovered the Ark of the Covenant, which had been captured by the Philistines, and placed it in Abinadab’s house. It stayed there for twenty years. This ark of the covenant was the glory and power of the people. Israel followed God as an ordinary man who could do nothing without the ark of the covenant. It was then that Samuel received a call from God to lead Israel.
In different times, when God wants to save a nation, He raises leaders. It is also leaders who play a major role in the rise and fall of the nation and the church starting from small groups. When leaders rise up at the right time, the country will be on the rise. This does not mean that those who disturb the peace will disappear, but that God's presence with the leaders will cause them to rest. The biggest challenge for leaders is what they decide in difficult times.
The nation that Samuel had inherited was one whose Ark is captivated, and as a result, its people were struck with grief. The people were in such a state of despair, but Samuel saw a way out. Samuel instructed the people to return to the Lord and worship Him only, then he said, "God will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines, and I will pray for you." And they said unto Samuel, "don't stop praying for the LORD our God to deliver us out of the hand of the Philistines”.
God caused a great shock on that day against the Philistines and gave them victory. After the victory, Samuel said, "God has helped us" and named that place Ebenezer. Ebenezer means a rock that helps.
Today, we have a true leader who can pull us out of our current situation and the crisis in our country. This rock is Christ, who has helped us so far and will continue to help us in the future too (1 Corinthians 10: 4). So, let's stand with the leaders because the way God exalts and visits the nation and the church is through leaders.
Life Application
Practice working collaboratively with leaders at all levels, as a nation or as a church, because it is the foundation of development. Start now!!
Prayer
God, enable leaders to always be first in all matters.
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