Some Of What Nick Shock Is Thinking About

Our posture before God directly affects our success as we lead God’s people.  As I have been reading through Numbers over the past several weeks, I have noticed this recurring phrase  “Moses and Aaron fell face down before God.”  Moses along with Aaron had the daunting task of leading God’s chosen people out of slavery and towards the land God had promised them.  The people of Israel showed the same attitudes and actions we as people still exhibit today…rebellion towards authority, complaining, entitlement, and an “I know better” mentality.  However, Moses (the same Moses that was scared to death to go back to Egypt to speak to Pharaoh) confidently stands before the people and calls them to follow.  Where does he get this kind of courage?  He gets it from being clear on who God is and what God is telling him to do.  Because Moses wasn’t leading them without following God himself, he was able to consistently endure all of the leadership challenges he encountered.  In fact, even in the face of being told by some that he was in contradiction to what God was saying, Moses makes His appeal to God and let’s God work out the authority issue.  Sadly, but rightly, God kills the men and their families who were rebelling.

Here’s the deal.  Leadership is difficult and spiritual leadership is even more difficult.  However, attempting to spiritually lead people, including our families, without first spending time on our faces before God is impossible!  But, when we get our hearts in the right position before God, reflecting a place of ultimate submission to Him, we will walk in bold humility that is unstoppable.  That’s the type of leader God will bless and use to build His kingdom!  That’s the type of leader that Jesus was.  God please help me be that type of leader!