The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want
God’s leadership ensures that His followers do not get unnecessarily
stranded no matter how difficult or cruel the environment may be. And that is a
vital strength that any leader can exhibit.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me
besides the still waters
He makes sure that those led by Him are taken to a place of
comfort where there are available resources (green pastures) to meet any
scarcity experienced. God creates opportunities and a level playing field for
His followers. Leading them beside still waters: a place where needs are met in
an atmosphere that void of rancour. Please note that any leader that cannot
create a peaceful environment amongst the led has fallen short of his purpose.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of
righteousness for his name’s sake.
God wants His followers to live rightly even when others
around them do the wrong things. This is because He has a name, in other words
He has integrity and He’s concerned about the soul of His followers. Here, it
is also worthy to note that leaders are not only concerned about an aspect of
the led but all that concerns them.
Excerpts from Be Our Leader written by
Oluwaseyi Alamu
