Exodus 18:21 (NAS)
Furthermore,
you shall select out of all the people able men who fear God, men of truth,
those who hate dishonest gain; and you shall place these over them,
as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties and of tens.
2 Samuel 23:2 (NAS)
The
Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.
Exodus 18:21 (NRSV)
You
should also look for able men among all the people, men who fear God, are
trustworthy, and hate dishonest gain; set such men over them as officers over
thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.
2 Samuel 23:2 (NRSV)
The
spirit of the LORD speaks through me; his word is upon my tongue.
The Lord has chosen you to
lead His people; He knows that you are strong and mighty. He knows your
abilities and how efficiently you carry out His commands. You are a prime
example of someone who fears and stands in awe of Jehovah. You always honor and
respect Him and His wishes.
You have proven yourself to
be faithful and reliable. You abide by God's truth, speaking and living it
daily. It has established and made you firm and sure. You hate unjust
gain or any profit acquired by violence. You do not succumb
to covetousness and greed.
Because of your character,
God has appointed and ordained you to rule His people and to extend His
compassion to them. You are able to teach them His precepts. He has given you
the power to govern as His representative.
He has breathed His Spirit on
you. Through Him you have courage, vigor, and patience. He gives you warlike
energy and administrative power. He is the fragrance of your life.
Now Jehovah uses your tongue
to speak His commands and His promises. Through your words and your songs you
declare His precepts. Your speech puts the enemy to flight, not only in your
life, but also in the lives of others. You are able to persuade men and bring
them back to the One who can restore their lives. What an awesome
responsibility and a joyful privilege!
(Originally
written 8/1/07)
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