Leadership in the Storm

Today’s Scripture Readings:
OT: Isaiah 44
NT: Acts 27
W&W: Psalm 76

Today’s Reflection:

The story of the Apostle Paul’s voyage through the storm on the Mediterranean Sea and the subsequent shipwreck is found in Acts 7. As I read that chapter, I noted some interesting things about spiritual leadership.

In the storm, the leader who is spiritual:

• Stands above the crowd – even the other leaders…
• Keeps faith and urges others to do the same…
• Is able to instruct in other areas of decision…
• Insists on unity above all…
• Keeps herself nourished and feeds others as well…
• Saves himself by his faith and saves those around him as well…
• Sees results…

Many are would-be leaders today. But too often we want to lead in the calm and are ill-equipped to lead in the storm. Spending time with Jesus, keeping faith in him, and obeying him in all areas of live will enable us to be spiritual leaders who will rise to the occasion!

Be blessed on this Thursday!

PS – We are still awaiting the arrival of Annabelle Grace, our second granddaughter. Jenny, our oldest daughter, is due any day now. Lana has gone to Georgia to be with Jenny and Eric and Avery, and I’m holding down the fort here in Bethel. JoAnne (Eric’s mom) is enroute right now and I’m leaving in just a few minutes to meet her at IHOP in Cincinnati! I always like an excuse to go to IHOP! Larry (Eric’s dad) and I are leaving when Annabelle tells us to. Keep our family in your prayers!

This Week’s Scripture to Memorize:
1 John 1.9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.