Leadership

A leader is one that leads or is able to lead, to guide on a way, often by going ahead, to be at the head of, to go  through first. In order for one to be a leader one must first have followers. A leader then, has the responsibility of being an example. Exodus 13:21 And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them in the way; and by night in the pillar of fire, to give them light; (this is being an example) to go by day and night(before the people). If we are called to lead others, we ourselves must first come under the leadership of the Holy Spirit. Rom 8:14 For as many as are led by the spirit of God they are the (mature) sons of God. Luke 4:1 And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. The other thing that we are to come under is the rule of the Prince of Peace(Jesus)). Col 3:15(Amp) And let the peace of God rule or act as umpire in your hearts, deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, and always be thankful. Also we must be led by the wisdom of God. Prov 3:17 Her ways (wisdom) are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peace. When raising up leaders around us, they should have the right qualifications. Read Ex 18:13-26 and Acts 6:1-7. We are not to choose just anybody. God said, choose first of all, able men(women), such as fear God. Men capable of handling the task, fit for or worthy of being given responsibility and having enough power or skill to do something. Have the ability to bring forth power, strength, valor, wealth, virtue, and honesty. If they have loose morals or no self control, they are not fit to lead. They should be men of truth, hating covetousness, or men who will not sell out for money-cannot be bought. In Acts 6 they chose leaders because with growth comes more responsibility and all this began to take the Apostles away from their primary purpose which was prayer and the ministry of the Word. The results of them choosing leaders was the word of God increased, and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly, and a great number of the priest were obedient to the faith. And here is the important of laying on of hands and the purpose of impartation. Deu 34:9 And Joshua the son on Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the Lord commanded Moses. Also read Num 27:15-20