What happens when: you decide to lead

There are many people in this life that I personally admire for their leadership roles and just their gusto to take charge in general. I catch myself in awe of the efficiency of those who do take charge even on a whim, it is their nature, and they do it so swiftly. It is obviously a spiritual gift that many don't get blessed with, yet I've met so many who have it.

So what happens when someone decides they are going to lead, they are going to step up and be the leader? What happens when that leader is there to please people but not just there to be a doormat, but actually use discretion and maybe even make some people angry? What happens when the leader does the right thing, instead of the popular thing?

Jesus was a trailblazer, he made people angry, but he did the right thing. Now I understand that leaders are not fully God and fully human all at the same time, but we are fully human with the Holy Spirit as our guide.

I did not grow up being a leader, I was never boss of the playground, to this day I don't see myself as a leader because I grew up following. I followed my big sisters, teachers, mom and dad, I was never the one in control of what to do with my life much less anyone else's, because I was the baby.

However, the more I find my identity in Christ the more I notice that I can be that leader, knowing that all the while I am being led by the Spirit. There is nothing more assuring than that thought. But I hope that all those Christian leaders in the making can understand this concept:

Find your identity in Christ.

Understand that leading means you must be willing to be led.

What's right is ALWAYS better than what's popular.

(Little but significant tidbit): Live out what you believe.

Leading is difficult and will be difficult, but the good news is we have a gift among gifts; the Holy Spirit.

All to God