Who is a Leader?
©2006 Sandra Santangelo

When you think about it, any man or woman, boy or girl, who has a heart after God is a leader. That heart causes them to respond to God.

You can respond to God in one of two ways. God had to knock Paul down to get his attention (Acts 9:4), and then Paul had to ask, "Who are you, Lord?" On the other hand, Samuel responded simply to God with, "Here am I, Lord."

Who does God call to be a leader? Not perfect people, but people through whom He can show the world His strength.

In 1 Corinthians 12:9-10, the Bible says, "'My grace is sufficient for thee; for My strength is made perfect in weakness.' Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong."

God is looking for willing people. You may think that the leaders are those on the platform, not those in the pews. However, everyone is leading... by example, by your life, by your encouragement. Look around you and see who's following you: your children, your spouse, your friends, and others. Now, look to see whom you could lead according to the word of God.

In all you do, do it all unto the glory of God.