Photo: Nathan and I enjoyed some time with Evangelist Bruce Frye after our evening worship service on Sunday.Thought for the day
2 Chronicles 19:6-7 And (Jehoshapaht) said to the judges, Take heed what you do: for you judge not for man, but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment. (7) Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
Its good to be reminded that my leadership roles in life, whether as a dad, pastor, employee or whatever is for the Lord, not for man. Since we are so surrounded by people, it is easy to give into the temptation of only seeing the value in our leadership in how it affects those people rather than how it affects the Lord. The desire for results can easily cause us to compromise principle and follow after that which "works" rather than that which is honorable.
I was told by a doctor friend of mine today how frustrating it can be at times to give good advice to people concerning their health and yet rarely see them take it. He then went on to say, "but they can never say that i did not warn them." This is what keeps him going, knowing that he is doing the right thing regardless of the outcome. This is a great lesson for all of us.
Application
Lord, Let me lead my family and ministry today for you, and not for man with the realization that ultimately it will bring even man the greatest good.
