THE STORY OF JESUS: Isaiah 20-23
“I will depose you from your office, you will be ousted from your position. (Isaiah 22:19)
Isaiah is speaking against the leaders of all countries, including Jerusalem.
“The authorities that exist have been established by God.” (Romans 13:1)
This does not make them right or good, but responsible and accountable.
Church leaders should not take their positions for granted.
Jesus’ harshest criticism was for the religious leaders of His day.
I suspect He is as frustrated with church and national leaders today.
As a church leader, I need to be very humble and serious in my task.
According to James, leaders/teachers will be judged more strictly. (James 3:1)
Too often, God’s leaders have hindered, not helped, people from finding God.
These warnings from Isaiah are for us as Jesus followers, leaders in grace.
We have been ordained to share God’s grace in Jesus with the world.
We are authorized to love and serve in Jesus’ Name, a huge responsibility.
If we as God’s people fail in our task, God will find others to do it.
But we will be held accountable for what we did with His amazing grace!
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, we are all in office, we are all ordained to represent You. May we represent You well, and not drive people away by the way we live and lead in the world.