Mediator

Encouraging song of the day: You Alone - Tye Tribbett

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asQxtzvrdMs

And He shall be called… Mediator

As leaders go, the position itself, the title and duties are that which are bestowed upon such a person by the Lord. Therefore as men and woman of God we give do respect and honor to their position as it is given by the Lord. For He has placed them there for a purpose and some for a season. Psalm 105:15 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.  But by in no means are these leaders to take the place of God. 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

Leaders should be training up disciples for the glory of God as well fathering children (sincere relationships) in Christ by the leading them to the repentance of sin and the acceptance of salvation. To esteem a man or woman of God to a place beyond where they should be will lead to potential stumbling block for both parties. For the leader you could potentially place a stumbling block of pride or arrogance in his way, and for the follower a stumbling block of idolatry.

Manna for Thought: Ultimately as leaders go, we should not only encourage but insist that the people of God not only look to man who is imperfect, but seek to know God for themselves who is in all ways perfect.  

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