LETS ZOOM IN ON ACTS 9:27
27 But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus
A secure leader is very important in the shaping of ones calling.
When you sit under leadership in a business, church ministry or program that cannot or will not empower others it will create barriers within the organization and within your personal calling.
God wants to maximize your potential and He uses others to empower you!
Theodore Roosevelt realized and explained"the best executive is one who has the sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and the self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it."
It is so important to be around leaders that EMPOWER others by helping them feel valuable as they develop.
BARNABAS in today's reading was definitely a LID LIFTER type person. It seems as though he let no opportunity escape to add value to others. His greatest contribution was in terms of empowerment!
Barnaba's looked for opportunities to bring people before other leaders to help then make a connection and strengthen their credibility.
In the book of ACTS you see that he empowered Paul to reach his potential.
Barnabas pretty much endorsed Paul so that he was then able to move freely throughout Jerusalem, teaching the people the truth of scripture.
God had a specific role destined for Paul and he chose Barnabas to invest and empower Paul to become his BEST!
Empowering people takes a personal investment. It requires energy and time. But it's worth the price. If we take time to empower others we will have the privilege of seeing someone move up to a higher level. And as an added bonus, when you empower others you create power for your own organization.
I am thankful today for Secure leaders that God has placed in my pathway. Leaders that are more concerned in empowering others. A big thank you to Pastor Dave Ferranti for believing in my next steps as Barnabas did with Paul.
I have Big DREAMS...
I encourage my readers to dream big too!
However, it is very important to be around secure leaders that embrace and empower those dreams.
Do you need a lift on your dreams today? Pray for God to bring others into your pathway to influence your potential.
Are you a secure leader? If so... then take time and INVEST and INSPIRE a young leader to achieve things never thought possible.
Blessings,
