Leaders Are Learners

As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him, and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6-7 One of the most attractive traits of a powerful leader is getting excited about learning a new skill or gaining fresh insights. Conversely, one of the most discouraging characteristics of some in leadership is a know-it-all attitude that walls them off from new ideas. Leaders who love to learn add enthusiasm and creativity to every meeting and every relationship. They are great examples to others in the organization. The Christian life is often called a walk (see the verse above). A slow, steady, consistent pursuit of God and His will characterizes our lives. And, like the roots of a tree, we reach down deep into the truth and grace of God to find nourishment. Soaking up sustenance never stops. And even in times of drought, we find sources of strength if we’ve gone deep enough. Finally, like a sturdy building, each choice we make to honor God is a block in the structure of our spiritual experience. We grow stronger with each God-honoring decision. Indeed, life is like a classroom and only those who are willing to be lifelong learners will move to the head of the class. What is God teaching you at this phase of your journey? Please comment below or email me directly at curtis.songer@gmail.com