I’m in the process of going back through the Bible viewing it through
the eyes of a leader. Here are more thoughts from Matthew:

  • All leaders face fear. Having faith doesn’t eliminate fear. God is still in control, though, so we don’t need to be paralyzed by fear. (8:23-27)
  • Jesus modeled building relationships with those he was trying to influence. (9:11)
  • I’m supposed to pray for God to send those that will serve beside me. I wish he’d send them faster. (9:37-38)
  • The team is more important than the tools. (10:9-10)
  • If people don’t listen, I need to move on. (10:14)
  • Good leaders find the right balance between being "shrewd" and "innocent." (10:16)
  • To go with that, in parts of this book I’m called to be "meek," and then there are times when God wants me to "forcefully advance" the mission. (11:12)
  • Organizations will will not be successful or last where division exists. (12:25)
  • My words will always reflect the condition of my heart. (12:34)
  • Though I find strength and encouragement and accountability in my relationships with others, I still need to prioritize the time when I’m alone with God. (14:13)
  • Sometimes I need to risk comfort and safety to get closer to God. (14:22-36)