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January 20, 2020 9:39:48 PM EST 15 hours ago

Rita Lin

DB#1 - Samuel

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I think I can relate (a sprinkle only) my leadership style with Samuel’s. In the OT, Samuel is considered the last judge (1 Sam 7:15-17) and the first of the prophets (1 Sam 3:7, 20-21). My leadership style is in ‘work-in-progress’ mode, which involves a daily transformational process of alignment for both inner and outer self. At work, I have three direct reports. I hope I could be a good role model for an authentic and effective biblical leader.

 

One of Samuel’s leadership qualities that I admire the most is his integrity, which he maintains throughout his entire life. [1]  Samuel declares, “Here I am. Witness against me before the Lord and before His anointed: Whose ox have taken, or whose donkey have I taken, or who have I cheated? Whom have I oppressed, or from whose hand have I received any bribe with which to blind my eyes? I will restore it to you. And they said, “you have not cheated us or oppressed us, nor have you taken anything from any man’s hand” (1 Samuel 12:3-4). In the face of opposition, or challenges, and hardships, it is sometimes difficult to maintain one’s integrity. However, Samuel embraces the truth 100% of the time.

 

Another Samuel’s leadership quality that inspires me is his uncompromised values for the truth (Spokesman for Truth). [2]  His leadership foundation is based on the Word of God. His decision is not aimed to please men but to please God. For example, Samuel always speaks the truth to the king, elders, anyone without fear, and trembling. When he demands the removal of idols, this indicates his courage to expose ungodly behavior.

 

Samuel is a teacher of the Word. [3]  He states, “I will teach you the way that is good and right.” As a leader, he develops everyone to follow God’s way.

 

Samuel consults God first every time through prayer and worship. God is the person whom He goes first. For example, when the people demanded a king like the other nations, Samuel paused and prayed before responding (1 Sam 8:6). 

 

Samuel is fully committed to fulfilling God’s redemptive plan to reconcile men and Himself. He reminds them, “Only fear the Lord, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for considering what great things He has done for you. However, if you still do wickedly, you shall be swept away, both you and your king” (1 Sam 12:24).

 

Bibliography

Howell, Don. Servants of the Servant. Eugene: Wipf & Stock publisher, 2003.

 

Footnotes

 

[1] Don Howell, Servants of the Servant (Eugene: Wipf & Stock Publisher, 2003), 65.

[2] Ibid., 72.

[3] Ibid.

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