A person's qualifications don't always qualify him to lead.

Live it
It makes for a good storyline, but a poor person made king doesn't insure he will be a good one; neither does being the son of a king. The outward appearance of a person may make him look kingly, but the best kings didn't look kingly. Knowing the right people may get some people in office, but people knowing you do right is what will earn their respect. Solomon knew all the neighboring rulers and you can be sure they knew him. But, much of his reputation was actually based on what God had done through his father, David and what people believed God would do through his son. When it came to leading Israel, the good kings obeyed God's word and those who didn't weren't.

How do people know you? Do they see you through your self-made reputation or do they see God working in and through you? Can they see humility and a grateful spirit or a haughty attitude and self-serving lifestyle? There is an old hymn that says, "Let others see Jesus in you." Have you considered it takes Jesus in you to see Him in you?

Pray it
I ask you to build in me the qualities I need to accurately and effectively promote the Gospel. Then, stir those qualities into the right proportions so my ministry might accomplish what You desire.

Resources
Queen Esther proved that faith is proven by bold action in the face of danger. (2000)
A person's metal is proven in the oven of persecution. (2002)
Harm comes from any verbal witness where a person's life proves a contradiction. (2004)
God is with us regardless... (2005)
God reveals more to some than others. (2006)
Sometimes God's humor shows through his grace. (2007)
Obedience begins with listening to God. . (2008)

1. One-minute Devotionals began on January 2, 2006 and are the original creation of James R. Green, Prayertower Webservant Content is derived from his alternating and sequential survey of both the Old and New Testament to offer insight on Scripture.
2. Resources are derived from daily devotions of James R. Green called, Just Thinkin'... (2000-2003), Read the Bible Thru in 365 Days (2004), Pray Thru the Word in 365 Days (2005) and One Minute Devotional (2006-2008).
3. Scripture: God's Word Translation (c)1995 by God's Word to the Nations. All Rights Reserved.

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