Leading Amid Chaos
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Gospel of Matthew 5:14 (ESV)
As first quarter 2022 comes to a close, we look back on a prior year of great challenge. Generations before us have faced famine, disease, war and insurmountable economic stress, yet history has paved the way for the road forward. As individuals, a family unit, or community you have faced challenges that brought turmoil and chaos into your daily life. You looked deep within yourself to give hope to others and deliver effective leadership to friends, your family or community.
Serving others is impractical without understanding the limitations of the self. The Book of Acts, Chapter 9, gives the experience account of Saul of Tarsus as he approached Damascus. “Suddenly a light from heaven shone around him … and although his eyes were opened, he saw nothing.”
Do you have a desire to serve others? Do you have a sense or pull on your heart and soul to prepare to lead others? Are you leading others today and sense that you are running on empty? Uncertainty is the true global pandemic. In his crisis, Saul of Tarsus developed as a leader amid chaos. Before he could be light, he had to experience the loss of the most precious gift of daily living – not sight, but light.
Join me on an exploratory journey. Periodically I will post life principals and practical markers on the road to spiritual formation and leadership development. Come along, join me and learn specific principles of leadership and service.