H@%l No, I won't Go!
As a leader, I am drawn to the situation in Egypt. It has become apparent to everyone in the world except Pres. Mubarak, that his time as leader has come to an abrupt end. His backing of course comes from his military force. But it remains to be seen just how long they will support him.
What if any Lesson can leaders learn from this display of wills. Well, at first, it must be understood that leadership is a "granted" position ie people grant you the power to lead them. They may follow you out of a sense of obligation or because of your title only for a short time - it has been because of his army that he has stayed this long - but in general people will not support you if they feel they can't trust you or they feel that you don't represent their interests. Biblically speaking, leaders must not compromise the Word of God or their convictions, but still, people allow you to lead them and they will leave you if they don't feel your compassion and concern for them. They will find another preacher or leader to lead them; one who cares. What we do, we don't do for accolades, but we must lead Gods people in a God honoring way; a way that considers them and helps them become all they can become! That was the apostle Paul's teaching in Ephesians 4 "perfecting the saints for the work of ministry". My prayers are with our friends in Egypt and I hope no more lives are lost and that good leadership and common sense will prevail.
A short CLUE
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