EVERYTHING RISES AND FALLS ON LEADERSHIP

In Numbers 27 God tells Moses that he is about to die. Moses now makes a request and what’s interesting is that his request is not about himself. He doesn’t day, “Well, God, do You think maybe I can just put one foot in the land before I die just to say I got there?” Or, “God, could You give me just one more year? How about one more month? Maybe a week? That's not what Moses asks for. Moses’ request is that God would appoint a man over the congregation who would lead them so that they not become like sheep which have no shepherd. You see, Moses understood the importance of spiritual leaders in our life. He knew that without spiritual leaders the people would wander and make little progress. Folks, listen, let’s never forget how important spiritual leaders are in our life. That's why I am so thankful for the Elder Board that God has raised up here at my church – Leaders who care about the spiritual welfare of our church and who are determined to keep us on course so that we're making progress in both our purpose and our vision. I remember in my four years at Liberty University hearing Jerry Falwell say over and over again “Everything rises and falls on leadership.”