“Leaders do not have to prove God is guiding them, God’s presence will be unmistakable.” — Henry Blackaby
I remember the first time I ever heard a preacher utter the phrase, “thus sayeth the Lord!” I had recently started seminary at Oral Roberts University and I found myself surrounded by people who had a different kind of faith. I remember clearly how this phrase was used to manipulate the people into following after this pastor’s lead. It was made clear that; to stand against the preacher was to stand against God—no questions asked! But is this really what biblical Christ-honoring leadership is all about? Is the proof of our leadership really based on how well we can influence people to follow?
I am reminded of Moses when he came down from the mountain after receiving the Ten Commandments.
Exodus 34:29-32 Now when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the testimony in his hand – when he came down from the mountain, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him. 30 When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to approach him. 31 But Moses called to them, so Aaron and all the leaders of the community came back to him, and Moses spoke to them. 32 After this all the Israelites approached, and he commanded them all that the Lord had spoken to him on Mount Sinai. (NET)
Before Moses spoke a single word, the people knew he was God’s leader. Moses did not have to defend the Law and force the people to accept it. Moses did not have to give a resume of his past deeds to establish his credentials. Moses did not have to manipulate them with “holy” language or threaten them with punishment—it was clear to everyone that saw Moses’ face that YWHW chose Moses to lead. The people knew Moses was speaking for God because his face glowed with the power of the Lord.
The Pharisees asked Jesus, “Prove to us that you are sent from God.” Jesus’ answered, “I can’t prove anything to you and I don’t have to.” The Father was in the face, the smile, the hands and the feet of Jesus—it was plain to everyone who had eyes to see.
Unlike Moses, my face does not shine like a light bulb and I can’t tell you the last time I raised someone from the dead. So what can I do to prove my leadership? Nothing! I cannot prove anything and if I try to prove it, I am missing out on the essence of what it means to be a faithful leader. As I seek the Lord and spend time with Him; people will see it. They will see the power of God in my face. They will see His presence in my actions and hear Him speak in my tender words.
Are you God’s leader? Ask yourself this simple question, “is my leadership power based on the techniques of the world, or do people follow me because they see the unmistakable presence and power of God in my life?”
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