January 26th Reading
A crisis can come in all kinds of sizes and shapes. I come across one pretty much everyday with my three children!
A crisis can land in our laps at any given time. News from a Doctor, the loss of a friend or loved one, finance problems, unexpected accidents, marriage struggles and the list can continue to grow.
Whether the crisis is big or small today's lesson will allow you to stand still and hold your peace!
Look at today's reading in Exodus 14. Moses was leading the Israelites in a NEW direction and the approach of the Egyptian army coming upon them terrified the Israelites. They placed pressure on Moses to handle the CRISIS.
Moses DID NOT PANIC!
Moses had seen the power Of God's handiwork before. Instead, he extended a calm peace and gained credibility as a leader. Through this incident Moses became the nations "Go To" leader.
People are always watching you. We will all be a leader to somebody. If we can learn to lean on God in our crisis we will become a "GO TO" leader for others. Life is full of the unexpected and everyone is looking for a credible leader when life fall apart.
I can remember my first GO TO leaders before I had a relationship with Christ. I went to these leaders because they modeled something amazing.
In the midst of the unexpected I needed an accountable leader, let me share what I think makes an incredible leader.
1. A person who projects CALM instead of CRAZINESS
In today's reading Moses said in Exodus 14:13 "Do not be afraid, stand still and see the salvation of
the Lord, which He will accomplish through you today."
My past leaders taught me to stand still, take a deep breath and watch God take over.
How often do we STAND STILL and SEE GOD take over?
2. A person that projects confidence instead of cowardice.
Exodus 14:13"For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again NO MORE FOREVER."
3. A person that projects clarity instead of confusion.
And the Lord said to Moses, "Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward"
Exodus 14:15
Do you have a leader that will create a clear vision in the midst of your crisis to help you move
forward?
4. A person that projects competence instead of clumsiness
"Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong
east wind all that night, and made the sea into dry ground, and the waters were a wall to them on
their right and and their left." God took the seas which was the crisis and caused it to go back so
they could cross and get away from what was coming upon them.
Do you believe God can CAUSE the crisis to go back and then CREATE a solution for you
to cross over?
Do you believe God has dry land in the midst of your crisis?
Friends I pray you stand still and look to God and I promise you will see His hand do a miracle in your life according to His best solution!
I pray you GO TO an accountable leader to help you find a clear vision today if you are facing a crisis!
Blessings,
Heather
