Public Commissioning

Scripture:

Numbers 27:18-19 "The Lord replied, 'Take Joshua son of Nun, who has the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him.  Present him to Eleazar the priest before the whole community, and publicly commission him to lead the people."

Observation:

When Moses knew his end was coming, he asked the Lord to put someone in place to lead the people of Israel.  The Lord chose Joshua, Moses servant.  The Lord gave exactly how to transfer authority and power to him in front of the people so they could see it coming from God and from Moses.  He laid hands on Joshua publicly and commissioned him to lead.

Application:

When we empower someone, we also need to do it publicly, so that the people they lead will see where they are getting their authority from.  People want to know they are working with or under someone with authority.  We need to do better at public commissioning, so that it is clear who has authority to act and speak.

Prayer:

Father, help me to commission properly and to delegate authority well.  Teach me Your principles and help me to apply them in ministry and life.  I want to delegate and train people for ministry better.

Yours,
Jeff