LEADERSHIP

".....They sad unto Him, grant unto us that we may sit, one on the right hand, and the other on the left hand, in thy glory. But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask; can you drink of the cup that I drink of?.....Mark 10:35-37. The danger of misguided, unchecked ambitions manifested itself in a classic case over two thousand years ago during an exchange between Jesus and His disciples is a lesson for our church culture in India during this election year. Here James and John requested, "Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory". Apparently they coveted a position of leadership (Titles) and power for themselves, NOT TO SERVE OTHERS. At this irresponsible, ambitious, and insensitive request, the GREAT LEADER Himself used this occasion to teach one of the greatest lessons in motivation and attitude of leadership. He said, "Can you drink the cup I drink". Here He was establishing the principle that true LEADERSHIP demands personal sacrifice for the sake of others. Hey, the fundamental principle of true leadership must begin here, in the heart not on the CHAIR. One is not qualified to give orders until he can receive them. Are these panels, canvassing, giving away money, hotel accommodations, groupisms, election commissioners, ballot boxes etc.. BIBLICAL? STOP IT. Let the Holy Spirit select and separate Leaders to lead HIS CHURCH. Well, just a thought.