1 Samuel 7:15 “Samuel gave solid leadership to Israel his entire life.”
The words solid and entire stand out as we read about the OT prophet Samuel here in 1 Samuel 7:15. Do those two words not seem remarkable, awe-inspiring, yes, outstanding? Samuel gave solid leadership and solid leadership for his entire life!!
So, what is solid leadership?
I think it is servant leadership. It is what Jesus taught. It is not about titles. It is about towels!
I think it is about ownership. Leaders, like Nehemiah, took responsibility (ownership) for their assignments.
I think you see SOLID leadership when the leaders LOVE their people. Remember, people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care! Jesus loved His disciples!!
I think it is about leading with integrity! I love a quote from President Eisenhower in which he said, “The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office.”
As a reminder: Do not expect your gifts and talents to take you where your character cannot keep you!
I think solid leadership happens when the leader is diligent. Diligence is a man’s precious possession. (Proverbs 12:27) Leaders show up and stay up. There is no quit in the solid leader!
Reading the list are you a solid leader?
Standing out also in the evaluation of Samuel is the word entire. He started well and he finished well.
Continue Strong as a Solid Leader,
And remember to DATE the Word