Wisdom to Lead
The need for wisdom in leadership is a very easy case to make. Anyone who has led at just about any level knows the complexities of issues that you feel unprepared to handle. Before entering into the role, issues seemed so black and white and easily solved. But, once you sit in the seat of leader, suddenly those easy issues turn gray and the complexities of their reality push you accept that there are few ‘easily solved’ issues. Thus, Kingdom leaders find themselves praying for wisdom from the Lord.
For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength. 1 Corinthians 1:25 (NIV 1984)
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. Ephesians 1:15 (NIV 1984)
Paul contrasts the wisdom of man with the wisdom of God. Man’s wisdom is based upon experience and perhaps intuition and training. But, in comparison to God’s wisdom, it is foolishness. We are reminded to trust in the Lord, not our own understanding (see Proverbs 3:5-6). Now, note that it does not say to ignore your own understanding. But, just don’t lean upon it totally, for God’s ways are not man’s ways (see Isaiah 55:8-9).
God Himself, in the presence of His Spirit who indwells all believers, can give us His wisdom. “…But we have the mind of Christ,” we are told in 1 Corinthians 2:16. (NIV 1984) It is this wisdom from above that is needed today to solve the complex challenges of our generation.
God’s wisdom is given to all who ask. James reminds us, “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5 (NIV 1984)
So, are you in need of wisdom in the issues or decisions that you are facing today? Why not stop right now and ask God for the wisdom He has promised you?
Listen carefully to His voice within you and to His wisdom He has placed around you in the form of team members or advisors. He will guide and direct you to see a way forward. It may not be the entire solution, but at least you will know the direction to head. And as you move forward, He will continue to give light for the next step afterwards.
Depend upon Him and you will see that He is faithful to do as He has promised!
Developing Kingdom Leaders - Tom Yeakley 