Finally, godly leadership will not be about making a platform for yourself but multiplying others. A godly leader raises up other leaders, empowers people, and equips them to satisfy their God-given purpose. You’re not in leadership to be the focal point or to construct your personal kingdom; you’re there to construct God’s Kingdom.
Paul was an ideal example of this. He always poured into younger leaders like Timothy, Titus, and others, disciplining them and equipping them to hold on the work of the ministry. In 2 Timothy 2:2, Paul tells Timothy,
“And the things you’ve heard me say within the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable individuals who may also be qualified to show others.”
A godly leader isn’t threatened by other people’s gifts or successes. Instead, they put money into others and have fun their growth, knowing that the true mark of leadership is leaving a legacy of empowered, godly leaders behind you.
Godly leadership isn’t easy, nevertheless it’s essential. It requires humility, integrity, dependence on God’s Word and the Holy Spirit, a transparent vision, courage, and a commitment to serving others. Whether you’re leading in your property, your workplace, your community, or in ministry, godly leadership reflects the guts of Jesus—a pacesetter who got here to not be served but to serve. When we lead like this, we’re not only impacting those around us for today; we’re making a ripple effect that changes lives for eternity.
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A highly sought-after speaker, creator, TV host, and ordained minister, Garrett is the creator of The Naked Truth: Reclaiming Sexual Freedom in a Culture of Lies (2024), I Choose Victory: Moving from Victim to Victor (2020), and Prodigal Daughter: A Journey Home to Identity (2016). For more information, visit www.cynthiagarrett.org
