Drop the Rope

Power is caught in a cultural tug-of-war. Some people chase it for selfish ends and harm others along the way. Others, seeing that damage, want to get rid of power entirely. Leaders have plenty of choices about power, but getting rid of it isn’t one of them. In Scripture, power is a good gift. God’s power made the world and still sustains it. In this episode, I invite you to let Scripture wash over you. We move from Jesus returning to Galilee “in the power of the Spirit” in Luke 4, through Paul’s prayers for the churches, to his reminder to Timothy that the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid. The goal isn’t to fear power or to grab it. The goal is to become leaders who use God’s power for the purposes of his kingdom. Today’s practice: Before you lead today, ask the Holy Spirit to empower your leadership. You might start with this simple prayer attributed to St. Augustine, then add your own words: “Act in me, Holy Spirit, that my work may be holy.” Follow Before You Lead on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Before You Lead is a free gift from Todd Hunter Ministries. If this episode helped you, share it with a leader you know. Get full access to The Gospel of the Kingdom at bishoptoddhunter.substack.com/subscribe