So let my lord go on ahead of his servant, while I move along slowly at the pace of the droves before me and that of the children, until I come to my lord in Seir. - Genesis 33:14
Most men go through a "warrior stage" of life. In this stage of manhood, the man is known by what he does, what he accomplishes, and he is totally defined by his performance. It can be a tumultuous time for the man and those close to him. It is often signified by broken relationships because the goal is often more important than the way the goal is accomplished. When I meet with a man, I can easily determine what stage of life he is in by hearing him talk.
2007-09-22 06:30:22 · 2 answers · asked by ? 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jacob had successfully passed through his warrior stage based on the verse above. It takes someone mature to be able to "move along slowly at the pace of the droves before me and that of the children." Leaders who never come to understand this may be successful materially but fail at the most important aspect of leadership-leading at a pace that his followers can maintain. The roads are full of wives, children, and workers who cannot keep up with the pace of leaders and are left behind with broken dreams, broken hearts, and unfulfilled promises.
Are you a person who is more concerned with outcome than how you achieve the outcome? Can the people around you describe you as someone who leads at a pace that ensures respect and admiration? Ask the Lord for the ability to be a godly leader who understands the condition of his flock and the pace in which you can lead without alienating.
2007-09-22 06:30:31 · update #1
I hope that I come across as I am. Caring, and fun to be around. Willing to help when needed. Strong but gentle and courteous. I try not to offend. God Bless You.
2007-09-22 07:56:47 · answer #1 · answered by Semp-listic! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can remember my warrior stage, then came my "Godly warrior"
stage, now I pray that I am in the gentle leader stage.
although I am not a leader, I am mostly lost in the crowd, and yet I try to let God love shine through me, in the midst of those around me.
My goal in life is now to be all that He wants me to be.
2007-09-22 09:01:42 · answer #2 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋