The Inspired Leader: 101 Biblical Reflections for Becoming a Person of Influence by Richard Blackaby Page B
Authors: Richard Blackaby
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people in history were Americans born between 1831 and 1839. January 1975 was the dawn of the personal computer age. To capitalize on this technology and dominate the new industry, people would not want to be too old in 1975 to adjust their careers to the new possibilities nor too young to enter the business world. Gladwell suggests that being born around 1954 or 1955 would put you at a perfect age to rapidly adjust to the cyberspace age. Bill Gates was born on October 28, 1955. Steve Jobs, February 24, 1955. Both brilliant men, but they were also born at the optimal time to dominate the cyberspace industry.
What’s the point? It’s futile to bemoan the fact you aren’t working in the Gilded Age or during a booming economy. It has been said that if you long for the “good old days,” just turn off your air conditioning! What is important is to understand the age in which you live. Scripture speaks of the sons of Issachar “ who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do” (1 Chronicles 12:32). Those who make a positive difference in their world are not the ones pining away for better days, or waiting idly by for the tides of fortune to change, but those who boldly face the unique challenges and opportunities of their own generation.
Spiritual leaders recognize the possibilities that their day offers for the expansion of God’s kingdom. What advanced technologies are available? What new methodologies, alliances, and political realities are uniquely at play now that previous Christians could never have imagined? Vibrant economies offer many opportunities; so do depressed ones.
It was said of King David, “ For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep, was buried with his fathers, and saw corruption” (Acts 13:36). David took what was given to him, understood the times in which he lived, and faithfully served his own generation by the will of God. Of all the ages throughout history you could have lived, why did God allow you to be born at this time? Are you discerning the days in which you are alive? Do you recognize the unique possibilities that lie before you? Seize the opportunities God has provided and fully live the one life you have to the glory of God.
REFLECT FOR A MOMENT
Take a moment and list characteristics of your day that are unique in history. Prayerfully ask the Lord why He chose to put you in the family, city, nation, and time in history that He did. What purpose did God have for placing you on the earth at such a time as this?
Make a list of the technologies and opportunities unique to your day that could be used to advance God’s kingdom. Today’s Christians have means at their disposal to spread the Gospel that earlier believers did not have. What tools has God made available to you and your company that could be used uniquely for God’s purposes?
Are you carefully observing your world? How do you stay informed of world events? Do you know where Christianity is advancing in the world to-day? Do you know where Christianity is under attack (especially in your own country)? What might you do to become better informed about the spiritual condition of the world in which you live?
Our Companies Are Platforms for Jesus
Clyde Lear
Former Chairman, CEO, and Founder (now retired),
Learfield Communications, Inc.
You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? ...You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden… Let your light so shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
MATTHEW 5:13-16 (ESV)
RECENTLY I WAS riding with one of our sales executives in Indianapolis. As he drove us between calls, I engaged him about his personal life: recent college grad, did sales for a minor league team, then joined Learfield; loves his work.
“Have a girlfriend?” I inquired.
“I’m living with a lady now,” he
What’s the point? It’s futile to bemoan the fact you aren’t working in the Gilded Age or during a booming economy. It has been said that if you long for the “good old days,” just turn off your air conditioning! What is important is to understand the age in which you live. Scripture speaks of the sons of Issachar “ who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do” (1 Chronicles 12:32). Those who make a positive difference in their world are not the ones pining away for better days, or waiting idly by for the tides of fortune to change, but those who boldly face the unique challenges and opportunities of their own generation.
Spiritual leaders recognize the possibilities that their day offers for the expansion of God’s kingdom. What advanced technologies are available? What new methodologies, alliances, and political realities are uniquely at play now that previous Christians could never have imagined? Vibrant economies offer many opportunities; so do depressed ones.
It was said of King David, “ For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep, was buried with his fathers, and saw corruption” (Acts 13:36). David took what was given to him, understood the times in which he lived, and faithfully served his own generation by the will of God. Of all the ages throughout history you could have lived, why did God allow you to be born at this time? Are you discerning the days in which you are alive? Do you recognize the unique possibilities that lie before you? Seize the opportunities God has provided and fully live the one life you have to the glory of God.
REFLECT FOR A MOMENT
Take a moment and list characteristics of your day that are unique in history. Prayerfully ask the Lord why He chose to put you in the family, city, nation, and time in history that He did. What purpose did God have for placing you on the earth at such a time as this?
Make a list of the technologies and opportunities unique to your day that could be used to advance God’s kingdom. Today’s Christians have means at their disposal to spread the Gospel that earlier believers did not have. What tools has God made available to you and your company that could be used uniquely for God’s purposes?
Are you carefully observing your world? How do you stay informed of world events? Do you know where Christianity is advancing in the world to-day? Do you know where Christianity is under attack (especially in your own country)? What might you do to become better informed about the spiritual condition of the world in which you live?
Our Companies Are Platforms for Jesus
Clyde Lear
Former Chairman, CEO, and Founder (now retired),
Learfield Communications, Inc.
You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? ...You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden… Let your light so shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
MATTHEW 5:13-16 (ESV)
RECENTLY I WAS riding with one of our sales executives in Indianapolis. As he drove us between calls, I engaged him about his personal life: recent college grad, did sales for a minor league team, then joined Learfield; loves his work.
“Have a girlfriend?” I inquired.
“I’m living with a lady now,” he
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