Title

What Godly Leaders Know

Scripture
It is God who avenges me, and subdues the peoples under me; He delivers me from my enemies.
(Psalm 18:47-48)
Devotional
Vengeance and coercion are not to be the tools by which we lead. Those who attempt to lead by mandate and attempt to impose their judgments on others verge on leading by tyranny. Jesus taught this clearly when He said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave---just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”(1) If there are folks who are to follow you, it must be God who places them under your designated authority. If they turn against you, it is God who will avenge you. And if they fight against you, it is God who will deliver you. He makes no exceptions and He does not change.

(1) Matthew 20:25-28
Thought For The Night
“The church, God’s church, is big enough, and small enough, to exalt the humble and humble the exalted.” Philip Yancey, editor at large of Christianity Today.
 
Evening Text
Psalm 18:47, 48: It is God who avenges me, and subdues the peoples under me; He delivers me from my enemies.
 
Looking for Answers
Evening Study Guide
Defining: Vengeance is a justice to whom only God is entitled. Yes, we are to justly punish, but not for the sake of vengeance.
 
Referencing: “For we know Him who said, ‘Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,’ says the Lord. And again, ‘The Lord will judge His people.’ It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God,” Hebrews 10:30-31
 
Applying: Let us not succumb to a “tit for tat,” nor attempt to get even. Leave the comeuppance to God.