The Leader’s Sense of Destiny
A Kingdom leader’s personal sense of purpose and destiny serve to guide their leadership choices and decisions. It informs the selection of their team members, their leadership priorities, and personal development. Where does this sense of purpose and destiny come from?
Resting in God and His Promises
The Lord Jesus invites all those who are weary and burdened to take up the yoke that He offers. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
Not only do wise Kingdom leaders yoke themselves with Jesus, but they find confidence to rise above the daily circumstances by resting in His promises for them personally and their leadership. Those personal promises form the basis for their sense of destiny and purpose. Psalm 138:8 says, “The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me…” God’s power and character stand behind His promises, thus a Kingdom leader’s confidence. Regarding David, Paul reminds us, “Now when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep…”
Purpose and Destiny Revealed
The Lord will guide and direct the Kingdom leader as they seek to follow His purposes. The Lord will use the Word (Psalm 119:105), the inner voice of the Holy Spirit (Isaiah 30:21), and open doors of opportunity (Isaiah 43:18-19; Revelation 3:8). And who the Lord calls He also equips to accomplish His purposes.
So as we begin a new year and you reflect upon the coming months, how is your sense of purpose and divine destiny? Are you yoked with Him and in step with Him? Are you praying over His promises and listening carefully to the voice of the Spirit within you? What doors of opportunity has He opened for you to trust Him to help you through?
Developing Kingdom Leaders - Tom Yeakley 