Leadership Struggles

Scripture:

Numbers 16:3  "They came as a group to oppose Moses and Aaron and said to them, 'The whole community is holy, every one of them, and the Lord is with them.  Why then do you set yourselves above the Lord's assembly?'"

Observation:

Moses and Aaron were set apart by God to do a work for Him.  The people began to think they were no different and that there was no reason why these men should be set apart.  They accused Moses and Aaron of pride and "setting themselves apart", when it was God who set them apart.  Really it was pride in the people that caused them to think that they should be able to come into the Lord's presence.  God ended up setting everyone straight and showing everyone who He had chosen.

Application:

It is really difficult to lead people, especially today.  God still calls people to lead and some to follow.  Today we have the most educated laymen probably in the history of the world.  Many times they think they know better than the leader what the leader needs to be doing.  Many times leaders are belittled by those who think they know more and may even know more scripture.  Yes, we are all equal at the cross, but God still calls some to lead in His kingdom and some to follow.  Be happy where you are and let God raise you up.

Prayer:

Father, help me see that the reality of leadership struggles goes back at least as far as Moses and Aaron.  We still face very similar situations.  Give our century a better understanding of how mot to let pride fill or lives.  Teach me to lead well and love well.

Yours,
Jeff