Leadership Is Not A Popularity Contest

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Mark Shields

Written about in the post The Trial of Jesus, we get a lesson in leadership. Jesus demonstrates leadership with poise, courage, and strength. On the other hand, Pilot and Herod demonstrated poor leadership skills. They couldn’t make a decision because they lacked the courage to stand up and do what was right.

With God, we can be assured of a promising future and this gives us confidence to face our challenges with confidence. We know that He is faithful. He is like a mountain; standing rock solid over time and protecting us in our time of need. We can take courage, for God is there for us. Today’s inspirational video highlights these thoughts: Whom Shall I Fear – Chris Tomlin.

The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid? – Psalm 27:1

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7 Responses to Leadership Is Not A Popularity Contest

secretangel says:

October 23, 2015 at 7:57 am

Amen!!! Fear not is what He tells us. It’s not easy but necessary to walk in the levels of faith that He calls us to. Love this and love the song!

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- Mark Shields says:
  
  October 23, 2015 at 8:19 am
  
  Thanks for your encouraging words.
  
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  - secretangel says:
    
    October 25, 2015 at 12:13 am
    
    Thank you, Mark. Blessings…
    
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My Tropical Home says:

October 23, 2015 at 8:10 am

I agree, its not a popularity contest or to “lord it” over others, rather the example Jesus set was to wash one other’s feet if you wanted to be “great” in His eyes. A timely reminder for me as we prepare to choose our leaders (we will be having elections soon like you in the US). Yes, I also love this song, it reminds me He is fighting the battles for me.

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- Mark Shields says:
  
  October 23, 2015 at 8:22 am
  
  Yes, Jesus shows a servant type Leadership we should all admire. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend!
  
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Uplifting Christ says:

October 23, 2015 at 2:37 pm

“With God, we can be assured of a promising future and this gives us confidence to face our challenges with confidence. We know that He is faithful. He is like a mountain; standing rock solid over time and protecting us in our time of need.” Lovely and Powerful. God bless you for sharing. And I just love this song. It inspires

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- Mark Shields says:
  
  October 24, 2015 at 8:22 am
  
  Thanks for sharing your uplifting words. Have a blessed weekend!
  
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