Devotional

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“This regular reading will prevent him from becoming proud and acting as if he is above his fellow citizens. It will also prevent him from turning away from these commands in the smallest way.” 

Deuteronomy 17:14-20, NLT

In this passage, we read about the guidelines for a King. As former or current leaders it is important to remember that leadership is a call to service. Not a call to be served. As we coach and mentor the younger generation and prepare them for positions of greater authority, we must look to the scriptures and share these lessons with the young as it will guide them through those demanding leadership challenges. 

In this scripture we learn that as leaders we build for the betterment of our people, not ourselves (v. 16). Leadership comes with immense power and at a snap of a finger we can have people doing what we say. So for our young people they must remember that such power comes with the responsibility to do good, and not self-serve. The second lesson we learn is to eliminate distractions (v. 17). There is so much temptation in this world, and the responsibility and power of a leadership position only brings more temptation that needs to be prevented. The third and final lesson is to remember to refer to the commands and lessons of God (v. 18). We must continue to coach the young to stay in the Bible. Learn from the leaders of the past, do not repeat their mistakes, and stay focus towards the goal of serving God and taking care of our duties. 

Can you think of some personal lessons you learned that you can share with a young leader this week?

Steven Pyles