To Be A Leader

Today there are many so-called "leaders." But, of those, which ones are TRUE leaders? We've heard that some people are "born" leaders. Well, this is true and consoling; especially if we understand the sovereignty of God. It is God who decides who will be the next leader - Think of the Old Testament and the many Kings Israel "went through." God didn't make a mistake by putting those people in charge...it was a all a part of His plan and purpose for the ages to come. Let's bring it on home to where we are today. God has already chosen who will be the next leader of country! You say, "No way! Dan, you've really gone off the deep end now!" Hang tight, I know this may be really baffling to some. However, remember who is Sovereign?! Now, I'm right there with you every night as we all watch the news and observe how the media pick apart each candidate, speculating who will be the next president and why. I just have to laugh inside as I watch them propose all the reasoning behind their assumptions. Then, I watch as, all of a sudden, something "unexpected" happens - and you know what I'm talking about...the twists and turns of this whole candidacy - and these experts scramble to figure out where they must have gone wrong. We, as Christians, must remember that God is in ultimate control and there are no "mistakes" or "oopsies" in His sovereign will. He uses ordinary men and women, boys and girls like you and me to fulfill His plan. So, don't lose hope when you see things seemingly fall apart. The same God who holds each atom in place is holding the stars, planets, and yes, even this present presidential race in His omniscient hands! I've often thought to myself over the past few months who I'd want to see be our next president from the nominees we have. "None!" is always my first response; however, at this point, "none" is not a viable option. Any and all of these candidates as a future president will only do this country more harm than good because their lives are so consumed with pride, deception and other sins that, I believe, will only desecrate our God-given land even more!...hmmmmm, the last time I checked, my life also had sin in it. And I'm a leader...well, I guess we all have a few options here: we can all just turn a "blind" eye to this whole drama, we can fall into deep despair and believe that even God can't fix this mess, or we can choose II Chronicles 7:14, which pleads, "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land." I choose option number 3. Don't turn away or give up hope - Pray and seek His face! Then you also will become the leader God wants YOU to be.