Chaplain (Col) Ray Fairman

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In Acts 6:1-7 there is a lesson you can learn from Peter, a leader who understood that he couldn't do everything there is to do all by himself. Like many of us in the military or law enforcement professions, Peter tended to be a "control freak and a micro-manager".  Peter was often deluged with more than any one man could be expected to be in charge of, but through the power of Christ and the wisdom of the Holy Spirit he was able to organize these tasks and accomplish many great things primarily through and for the benefit of others. I am sure you law enforcement officers have had those nights on patrol when you asked yourself just who told the dispatcher that you were Superman. You know what I mean, too many calls, not enough time and three guys called in sick, yet the complainants and your sergeant expect you to handle it.

Peter was wise enough to realize that everything that people want to do does not necessarily always need to be done. You see, a wise leader must clearly understand that everything that catches a person's eye should not necessarily ignite the passion of their heart. A leader's heart and his efforts should be focused only on that activity which will result in worthwhile endeavors, the outcome of which will produce accomplishments that truly benefit others and have long lasting results.

As we venture into Numbers 27:18-23 we will be learning from the lives of Moses and Joshua, who I sometimes classify as mentoring leaders, a leadership lesson about leaders who train others to become leaders.

I am sure you have heard that old cliché "It takes one to know one!" You can hear that phrase screamed by kids on playgrounds all over the English-speaking world. Or how about the saying "You've seen one you've seen them all." Moses realized something we have already mentioned but it deserves to be repeated often, especially to leaders who are "legends in their own minds." Moses' realization was that he like all leaders, both good and bad, would not live forever and a new leader would eventually be required to take his place. He also knew that if he wanted that new leader to carry on the vision and work God had given him, he needed to find and train a leader after his own heart. The leader to be he began training was Joshua.

Ephesians: God's battle Plan For Spiritual Warfare is available (see below) in paperback and eBook formats from iuniverse publishing. It is also available from Amazon.com, Barnes and Nobel's website and Books-a-million's website and Book Stores or other locations in your area should be able to order it for you. You may also request ordering information via the contact tab onthis website.

The following article is based on a book review written by Wayne Ford of the Athens Banner Herald and published in the "Living" Section of that newspaper on 22 May 2006. It has been edited for composition but not for content, Click Read More to continue...