Lighting The Path

It is natural instinct to follow, to seek a leader. We are born into this world with no instruction manual, with no direction, or rules expect what society has perpetuated since the dawn of civilization. The road is dark, what lies on the path ahead is unclear. Therefore, we seek those who have walked it before us, who have left a map for others to follow. In this way, the path is not so dark, someone has been there and left a light for others to be guided by.

So influenced are the followers that they begin to imitate their leader, taking on his qualities, seeing the world through his eyes. After all, the leader is a great leader, he must know what you do not. Try as you might, there is still only one leader, and there can be only one.

There can be only one Warren Buffet.
There can be only one Dwayne Carter.
There can be only one Gautama Buddha.
There can be only one Barack Obama.
There can be only one You.

Every person is unique, I know it sounds cliche, but it is the truth. No other person in the world has the exact same qualities, personality, or story as you. Every person brings their own uniqueness to the table.

For those that have the courage to wake up, to open their eyes, they are the person who has the power to control the world. But it is not easy to wake from a deep slumber, even if you think you are awake, you are still asleep. Once you awaken, then you have all power and authority in heaven and earth. Once you awaken, open your eyes, then you can guide those who are asleep, who have their eyes closed. They will follow, because here is a person who sees clearly, they must know.

How would you describe the light to someone who is blind? Is it even possible?

The Art Of Being A Great Leader Be A Great Follower

The greatest leader in the history of mankind was the greatest follower. He said, "I do nothing of myself, except that which I see the Father do." A true leader leads with integrity. He or she has a servant's heart. A true leader also leads with humility. My one of a kind leader said, "I resist the proud but I give grace to the humble."

Today, there is a lot of talk about alpha leaders, however the leader I'm talking about is the real Alpha and Omega. He is the beginning and the end. He is the first and the last. He is, that which was, that is, and that which is to come. When he walked this earth, he walked in great humility. He said, "I did not come to be served, but to serve."

Once there was a very proud leader by the name of king Nebuchadnezzar. He was warned about his pride, but he refused to change his ways. He was driven from his people and had to live with wild animals, and ate grass like cattle for seven years. His body was drenched with the dew from heaven and his hair grew like feathers of an eagle, and his nails like the claws of a bird.

At the end of the seven years, he humbled himself and repented of his foolish pride. His kingdom was restored back to him. This story keeps coming back to mind, when I hear all the talk about alpha leaders. It would be sad to see king Nebuchadnezzar's mistakes been repeated.

True leaders are like good shepherds who genuinely care for their sheep. They are not there to make a quick buck off their followers, or to use them for personal gain. They take a personal interest in their followers. They help their followers to become the best that they can be.

By now, you probably have guessed, who my greatest leader is. He is the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the ultimate leader. Let's imitate him and become the leaders we were created to be.