Leadership Observed
Journal 2005 02 17
Leadership Observed
In an attempt to respond to the Sioux robbery, Lewis set out on the 15th with twenty of his men and four Hidatsas to find the robbers. They quickly realize that the Sioux are too far ahead to be overtaken. (Just my opinion here, but Lewis and his party were not supplied to take on an extended pursuit of the Sioux. They were low on meat to begin with. The very reason they were out on an extended hunting expedition.)
Their Indian friends tell the Captains that the Sioux would not attack the party as long as Clark was with them. Evidently they were afraid of him.
Chief Coal and his son, also called the “Big Bellies,” visit and bring thirty pounds of bison jerky and tallow for the men at the Fort.
The weather continues to be cold. Fourteen below “naught” at dawn with the sun warming them later in the day. Frostbitten feet are a constant danger. Apparently, everyone has a number of moccasins that they keep changing in order to keep their feet dry and warm.
Today’s record reminds us of the natural need for leadership. The enemy was restrained because they feared the leader, William Clark. When they saw that the leader was no longer present they lost their fear and the resulting restraint and attacked.
Pastor Norm teaches regarding delegated authority. Authority implies leadership. Now we can argue, rightfully, that authority doesn’t mean that the one yielding it is a leader. It should, but human frailty and sinfulness cause authority to be abused. Godly authority should result in leadership not totalitarianism.
If delegated authority is correctly used, leadership should always be apparent. Even the small party of soldiers sent to recover the meat someone must have been the “platoon leader”. If we are properly training and teaching those under our authority they should be displaying leadership under delegated authority.
And it should be apparent to even our enemies watching us that authority has been delegated and left in place by the primary leader. Are we operating under proper delegated authority? Are we leaderless with no authority? Have we declared ourselves to have authority when no one else has ordained it to us?
Do we understand that we are under “observation” by hostile forces looking for opportunity to “seek, kill and destroy”?
If we have no concept of who is in charge, stop and figure it out before the enemy decides to rob you because no leader is present to be feared.
If you have declared yourself the leader, stop, repent and figure out if anyone has delegated authority to you. Then place yourself under that delegated authority so the enemy may fear you rather than observe you for the right time to rob you.
Finally, many modern Christians say they are under Christ’s authority and His only. That is and should be true. However, if we have no delegated authority, no discipleship and no leadership structure in family, church and government we are left with anarchy and the enemy is able to rule.
Safeguard yourself and those you are responsible for by aligning yourself properly in the line of authority delegated to, and around you.
Leadership Observed
In an attempt to respond to the Sioux robbery, Lewis set out on the 15th with twenty of his men and four Hidatsas to find the robbers. They quickly realize that the Sioux are too far ahead to be overtaken. (Just my opinion here, but Lewis and his party were not supplied to take on an extended pursuit of the Sioux. They were low on meat to begin with. The very reason they were out on an extended hunting expedition.)
Their Indian friends tell the Captains that the Sioux would not attack the party as long as Clark was with them. Evidently they were afraid of him.
Chief Coal and his son, also called the “Big Bellies,” visit and bring thirty pounds of bison jerky and tallow for the men at the Fort.
The weather continues to be cold. Fourteen below “naught” at dawn with the sun warming them later in the day. Frostbitten feet are a constant danger. Apparently, everyone has a number of moccasins that they keep changing in order to keep their feet dry and warm.
Today’s record reminds us of the natural need for leadership. The enemy was restrained because they feared the leader, William Clark. When they saw that the leader was no longer present they lost their fear and the resulting restraint and attacked.
Pastor Norm teaches regarding delegated authority. Authority implies leadership. Now we can argue, rightfully, that authority doesn’t mean that the one yielding it is a leader. It should, but human frailty and sinfulness cause authority to be abused. Godly authority should result in leadership not totalitarianism.
If delegated authority is correctly used, leadership should always be apparent. Even the small party of soldiers sent to recover the meat someone must have been the “platoon leader”. If we are properly training and teaching those under our authority they should be displaying leadership under delegated authority.
And it should be apparent to even our enemies watching us that authority has been delegated and left in place by the primary leader. Are we operating under proper delegated authority? Are we leaderless with no authority? Have we declared ourselves to have authority when no one else has ordained it to us?
Do we understand that we are under “observation” by hostile forces looking for opportunity to “seek, kill and destroy”?
If we have no concept of who is in charge, stop and figure it out before the enemy decides to rob you because no leader is present to be feared.
If you have declared yourself the leader, stop, repent and figure out if anyone has delegated authority to you. Then place yourself under that delegated authority so the enemy may fear you rather than observe you for the right time to rob you.
Finally, many modern Christians say they are under Christ’s authority and His only. That is and should be true. However, if we have no delegated authority, no discipleship and no leadership structure in family, church and government we are left with anarchy and the enemy is able to rule.
Safeguard yourself and those you are responsible for by aligning yourself properly in the line of authority delegated to, and around you.
posted by @2007 Dick Cinkovich | 11:13 PM
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