Stewards
I was thinking this weekend about the responsibilities of leadership. One of the most common mistakes I’ve seen leaders make over the years is being stingy with authority. But we can be very quick to pass out the work, though.
I should really think about what I'm asking of someone when I say, “You’re in charge of this. Just run it by me before you decide.” After a while, they learn to wait for us. Then we wonder why nobody takes initiative.
You might feel like you are indispensable. But I can promise you, somebody else can sit in that chair. Somebody sat there before most of us came along. Someone down the road will take over for us. Our job is the prepare them now.
Paul wrote, “Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2, NKJV)
I like that word, steward. It reminds me that whatever authority God has entrusted to me is mine to use for a season. Part of being faithful with it is giving some of it away while it’s still mine to give. That takes a little humility, especially when there might be a different call than I would have made and it turns out they saw something I missed.
This week, think of one decision that still comes across your desk. Who’s ready to make it? Tell them, “I trust your judgment. This one is yours.” Then give them the quiet they need to decide.
That's being a faithful steward.
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