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LIVING THE SOLUTION WITH DAILY INSPIRATION
Don't imagine us leaders to be something we aren't. We are servants of Christ, not his masters. We are guides into God's most sublime secrets, not security guards posted to protect them. The requirements for a good guide are reliability and accurate knowledge. It matters very little to me what you think of me, even less where I rank in popular opinion. I don't even rank myself. Comparisons in these matters are pointless. I'm not aware of anything that would disqualify me from being a good guide for you, but that doesn't mean much. The Master makes that judgment. (1 Corinthians 4:1-4 — The Message)

What a refreshing way to view leaders. Servant leadership was an important part of Jesus' ministry and he modeled it often. As Christ is the guide into the secrets of God and the Kingdom of Heaven, our church leaders should do the same.

Paul always pointed to Christ Jesus. He didn't put the spotlight on himself (well, not often and usually just to make the point again that he was powerless to effect the change that only God can bring about). He also didn't worry too much about what others thought of him.

Good guides. Not security guards. Pray that the Lord will inspire more of these leaders to come forward and guide those of us who get off track.

Peace and joy,

Tom Gilbert
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