Arms Up

Leaders are called to lead out front, and they have a unique role in any organization. The leader has got to see a vision for where the organization is going, pull the trigger to make action happen, lead through challenges along the charted course, take the heat and pass along the credit, inspire and impassion, hire and fire, and lead with humility, confidence and courage. It’s a tall order, but one that fuels and inspires leaders – especially leaders called by God to accomplish a life and eternity changing mission.

There is a certain aloneness in leadership…you alone will stand accountable before God, leaders, but in Exodus 17 we see a great picture of how leadership works in community. As Moses fills a role only he can fill, God brings others alongside to help him accomplish what he’s been called to do.

“As long as Moses held up the staff with his hands, the Israelites had the advantage. But whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites gained the upper hand. Moses’ arms finally became too tired to hold up the staff any longer. So Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on each side, holding up his hands until sunset. As a result, Joshua and his troops were able to crush the army of Amalek.” – Exodus 17:11-13 (nlt)

As I get ready to head out on my annual Study Month, I am thankful for dozens and dozens of you who will be a part of a team holding my arms up in prayer as I prepare for the next ministry season and meet with other advancing church pastors and leaders across the country. Let’s advance His kingdom together this summer, friends…there’s no more important mission on the planet!