Take Responsibility.

A WORD IN DUE SEASON

Thursday, May 10th, 2018

Take Responsibility.

'"'I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd puts the sheep before himself, sacrifices himself if necessary." John 10:11 (MSG)

Leadership   is   responsibility.  It is taking responsibility for results.  It is taking responsibility for the well-being of others.

If you say you are a leader, it means that you are responsible for the results and outcomes of the group. As a leader you should be willing to take responsibility for both the success and failure of your group.

I learnt something many years ago from Edwin Lois Cole, he said, "God will never give you credit for success until you are first of all willing to take responsibility for failure." So as the leader, when things go wrong take responsibility. Weak leaders push the responsibility for failure to others but they are quick to take responsibility for success.

When you are a leader who takes responsibility for the group, God will trust you with more and be willing to do more with you because you are humble. It takes humility to take responsibility for failure because nobody wants to take responsibility for failure but everybody will want to take credit for success.

Therefore, if you want God to increase your leadership ability and influence, be willing to take responsibility for failure, then take the necessary steps for change that will bring your team to victory or success.

Prayer.
Dear Father, I receive grace for the strength to lead effectively and the strength of character to make the right decisions at the right time, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

For further study, read:
2 Samuel 24:17, John 15:12-13,1 Thessalonians 2:8

Doing the Word.
If you are a leader, take full responsibility for your group and be bold enough to make the changes necessary for growth and progress.