Revolutionary Leaders

Leadership: Doing What's Right

I am still enjoying George Barna's new book "Revolution". It's a small book, but there is so much in it - revelation, research, and challenge. It's taking me a bit to read it because I'm trying to soak it in and not just check it off as a book I've read. Here is an exerpt that I know you'll enjoy.

"A revolution is about changing what exists. Change requires leaders who intentionally introduce new direction. Every Revolutionary, whether positioned as a leader or not, fulfills a leadership role by virtue of affecting the lives of others who have ignored or resisted the truth of the Bible."

"Whether you like it or not, being a Revolutionary means that at some point you will provide leadership to someone else. That's a privilage for which you must be ready."

"One of the critical points of preparation is to make your choices based on what's right. Jesus criticized the leaders of His day for misleading people by making choices that were popular, easy, expected, personally profitable - but wrong. A godly leader - a true Revolutionary - does whatever is right, according to God's laws and principles. Even if the inevitable result will be resistance or persecution, Revolutionaries gladly bear any burden so long as their choices and actions honor God."

"Do you get it? Being a Revolutionary is all about living a life as a paradox...Faith triumphs over compentence. Spiritual power overwhelms physical force. Humility generates attention and appreciation. Holiness defeats worldly cleverness."

"Participating in this Revolution is not easy...Living a simple life becomes exceedingly complex...It does not matter. Focus. Be strong and courageous. You have already won. Now all you must do is persevere (p83-84)."

Just remember, this Revolution isn't something you join nor are there any innocent bystanders. It's a way of life that we must embrace and wake up to everyday. It's a life of total surrender, obedience, and sacrifice. It's a life that echoes the words of John the Baptist, "He must become greater, I must become less" (John 3:30).

Are you in the Revolution? Who are you leading and how? Do what's right no matter what it costs. That's what Revolutionaries do.