Principles for Spiritual Leadership from Exodus 14

Principles for Spiritual Leadership from Exodus 14

1. Our availability and willingness to follow the Lord's leadership and depend on the Lord's empowerment makes us spiritual leaders. Moses learned that leading is about what God can do in and through us, not what we can do for God.

2. God may allow us short-term failure in leadership to build character and dependence, and to reveal his power and glory. Moses did exactly what the Lord told him and it made the situation worse for the Israelites.

3. The key to leading people who are discouraged and won't follow is to keep focused on the Lord and follow his leadership. Moses would have to learn that Following the Lord is the only way to be a successful spiritual leader.

4. God allows adversity so that he can multiply his miracles and reveal his power and glory. God wants people to realize that he is Lord.

5. What may seem like aimless wandering in the wilderness could very well be a part of God's plan. (Ex.14)

6. People will question leadership when the direction seems detrimental to the cause. Don't give in to the naysayers, but allow God to prove Himself. (Ex.14)