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Saturday, April 14, 2012

The Leadership Quality of Vision: Moses Enables the People to see the Future from Two Angles

If you diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the Lord your God will set you high above all nations of the earth… But it shall come to pass, if you do not obey the voice of the Lord your God, to observe carefully all His commandments and His statutes which I command you today, that all these curses will come upon you and overtake you…
Deuteronomy 28:1&15

Most of the Israelites preparing to enter the Promised Land had grown up in the wilderness and had never seen the miracles in Egypt. Moses recognized this new generation needed fresh inspiration, and so cast a vision of their future. Moses knew that their prosperity depended far more on a healthy spiritual condition than on military prowess. He therefore exhorted them to grow in their knowledge of the Lord, to trust His holy nature, and to obey His commands.

The vision Moses cast that day looked quite different from anything most leaders have communicated since then: he cast vision for what life would look like if the people obeyed God fully. He told them they would enjoy blessings and fruit beyond what they needed. They would receive favor from neighboring peoples and enjoy great prosperity. They would grow healthy and strong.

But Moses also cast vision for how life would turn out if they failed to obey. Not many leaders do this! From then on, the people could see clearly the blessings of obedience and the curses of disobedience. Moses graphically described both in his speech.

That’s the power of vision, from two angles. Such a vision helps people sort out what they will do, because they can think with the end in mind.

How’s your vision: For your family? For your area of responsibility in your community or at church? Do you need to improve your vision casting ability? Truth@Life can help you, regardless of your location. Call 248-396-6255 or email me at curtis.songer@gmail.com for a free consultation.

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