Leadership Lesson's from the Red Sea

Exodus 14; Exodus 15; Exodus 16; Acts 2

Scripture:
Exodus 14:13 And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. 14 The LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” 21 Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea into dry land, and the waters were divided.

Observation:
God did not bring Moses and the Israeli's this far only to have them killed by the Egyptians. God has a plan for them and they lost sight of His promises, His deliverance through the plagues and His provision. They lost hope in their leader and God told Moses to lift his rod. God had given a rod of authority to Moses. That rod was used in the plagues and now Moses stands by a red sea and he forgets what is in his hands. As a leader I must remember the following:
1. God has spoken promises in His word and over my life. I must keep these in front of me.
2. A Leader is only as good as his confidence in God and his ability to lead.
3. People will always grumble and a leader cannot be distracted by that.
4. A leader must use what is in their hands.

As a leader I must remember that God put me in a position of leadership. He called me, He appointed me and He anointed me. I must stay focus and speak to my red seas. Ps. John Bevere challenged our church to start speaking more to things in our lives, finances, sickness, marriage problems. He told us to speak the promises of God into these instead of praying about them. He challenge us to use the power in us. Moses looked at the Red Sea instead of speaking to it and lifting his rod. He had to turn to God instead of taking initiative. I must take more initiative and use the power inside of me.

Application:
Leader lead. Leaders stay true to the vision and don't allow distractions power. Leader us what is n their hands.

Prayer:
Lord thank You for calling me, appointing me and for anointing me. Forgive me of my sins and wash me clean. Renew my mind and my heart for the things of the kingdom. Lord may Your wisdom, favor and anointing be on my life. I ask You to bless me and make me a blessing to the nations. Bless my wife, our family, our home, our finances and our futures. Refresh Cindy, fill her with wisdom, vision and clarity. I pray for today and ask You to watch over Terry and I, bless us with a great day of surf.
Amen.