I don't like football as much as other sports and don't know the game well. But I learned today why quarterbacks are the highest paid players in the NFL ... because ...Everything rises and falls on leadership.
My quarterback today called most of the plays. He threw accurate passes ... floating bombs for us to run down ... Roesthlisberger-to-Holmes-like bullets just whizzing over the fingertips of the defenders ... and when needed, some little pitches for first-downs.
He also threw some incompletions, taking responsibility for them. But he was the difference. He made us look good. He led us to victory and gave the credit to his receivers.
On my motorcycle ride home with my son, I thought, "I am the spiritual quarterback of my family ... and I also take some snaps in the ministry, leading churches. Jesus is my Owner, Coach and Captain--but he has put me on the field." How am I doing? Because ...
Everything, and I mean everything, rises and falls on leadership.
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I would say that MUCH rises and falls on leadership, but I would ask, "Who was the leader of the children of Israel in the wilderness?" How about, "Who was the leader when the decision was made to not go into the Promised Land?" Or, "Who was Adam's leader in Eden?" Did the leaders fail in these situations?
Sometimes "followship" doesn't follow leadership and things are a mess.
As a God-ordained leader (pastor) I am thankful that I lead a group of people who love the Lord and one another. It is really a blessing to lead them. I am convinced that much of the responsibility to keep the church pure in doctrine and practice rests squarely on the pastor. However, I don't think I could say that "everything rises and falls on leadership."
Good point, Bobby, i.e., Adam's leader was God ... so it's not God's fault ... yeah, I get your point.
I should have defined my meaning. I don't think I mean that "everything good or bad that happens is a success or failure of a leader." A quarterback can have a bad day and his team still win.
But in every situation, no bad leader can lead people higher; if they go higher, it is despite him. No good and growing leader can lead people lower; if they fail, it is despite him.
Very good post. I understand your point - in the post and your comment to Bobby. I see his point, too. Much to think about from both points of view.
And, can't resist....Go Steelers!
David,
I like how you put that in your reply. Those are some good thoughts. The Lord allowed me to recently preach and teach to a group of pastors concerning the pastor's responsibility in leading the church to maintain church purity. You could listen at http://wordoftruth.churchwebwerx.com/sermons/ if you are interested.
Anonymous,
Of course, "Go Steelers" is always an EXCELLENT post.
Please excuse a 'limey' from across the 'pond', but I thought you Americans claimed to speak ENGLISH. I have just read the 26/11/09, (day, month, year), posting and hardly understood a word of it. Is there a translation service available? Will I be able to understand that? Replies please to the Wrexham (U.K.) home for the terminally confused. Thanks
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