S) "15 So I took the heads of your tribes, wise and experienced men, and appointed them heads over you, leaders of thousands and of hundreds, of fifties and of tens, and officers for your tribes."
Deuteronomy 1:15 (NASB)
O) The plans of the LORD are perfect. He knew that it was logistically impossible for Moses to lead a million people by himself, so God set up a system of government. It's important to know that it was still appointed according to God, not an election.
A) God calls us to positions of responsibility. At times, I've worried about where my place should be, in terms of leadership, because the idea of leading thousands scares me a lot. The thought of leading hundreds scares me. But, this verse is very encouraging. The thought of leading 10 people is appealing to me. I don't know where I'll be in 5 years (in terms of what kind of ministry work I might do), but I do know that I need to be used by God, and He knows my place. I'll continue to pursue Him and His Kingdom, and allow things to come as He wills them. He knows me better than I know me, but I am encouraged to think that my place can be (at least to start) relatively small.
P) Father, I want to be obedient to Your will, above all else. Forgive me for obstinence, laziness, and pride (and all other sins). Clear my mind of preconceived ideas and increase my faith. Show me the place to which You are calling me. Show me how I am to be used, and let me respond with zeal. Open my eyes to see, and my ears to hear, so that I can answer the call to leadership. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
A) God calls us to positions of responsibility. At times, I've worried about where my place should be, in terms of leadership, because the idea of leading thousands scares me a lot. The thought of leading hundreds scares me. But, this verse is very encouraging. The thought of leading 10 people is appealing to me. I don't know where I'll be in 5 years (in terms of what kind of ministry work I might do), but I do know that I need to be used by God, and He knows my place. I'll continue to pursue Him and His Kingdom, and allow things to come as He wills them. He knows me better than I know me, but I am encouraged to think that my place can be (at least to start) relatively small.
P) Father, I want to be obedient to Your will, above all else. Forgive me for obstinence, laziness, and pride (and all other sins). Clear my mind of preconceived ideas and increase my faith. Show me the place to which You are calling me. Show me how I am to be used, and let me respond with zeal. Open my eyes to see, and my ears to hear, so that I can answer the call to leadership. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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