This past week, I was reminded of an old author, A.W. Tozer who explains the difference in a natural leader and one who is a spiritual leader 

A true and safe leader is likely to be one who has no desire to lead, but is forced into a position by the inward pressure of the Holy SPirit and the press of [circumstances]…There was hardly a great leader from Paul to the present day but was drafted by the Holy Spirit for the task, and commissioned by the Lord to fill a position he had little heart for…The man who is ambitious to lead is disqualified as a leader.  The true leader will have no desire to lord over God’s heritage, but will be humble, gentle, self-sacrificing and altogether ready to follow when the Spirit chooses another to lead.

Natural Leadership:                                       Spiritual Leadership:

Self-confident                                                   Confident in God

Knows men                                                      Also Knows God

Makes own decisions                                       Seeks God’s will

Ambitious                                                         Humble

Creates methods                                               Follows God’s example

Enjoys command                                              Delights in God’s obedience

Seeks personal reward                                     Loves God and others

Independent                                                     Depends on God

 

Great thoughts for us as we lead others into this next season.  Pray you had an AWESOME weekend!