This is a non-negotiable conviction of a true leader. God’s word must stand over and under our leadership. This series on Core Convictions is inspired by King Josiah. If you remember, Josiah was undergoing a temple remodeling project when the high priest discovered the “scrolls”, probably Dueteronomy, in the back of a dusty closet somewhere. They had never read the law! Listen to what the passage says, “
“Go, inquire of the LORD for me and for those who are left in Israel and in Judah, concerning the words of the book which has been found; for great is the wrath of the LORD which is poured out on us because our fathers have not observed the word of the LORD, to do according to all that is written in this book.” (2 Chron. 34:21)
Notice the vivid and devasting consequences of ignoring the word of God. The consequences are not only immedieate they are passed to the next generation. The negative influence of ignoring and disobeying God’s word is monumetal.
Great leaders treasure God’ word more than silver or gold. They listen to what God has said and obey it more than the latest and greatest management theories and paradigms. The Word of God had been lost in the temple for over 70 years. Is the Word of God lost somewhere in your leadership? Is it lost in your home? Is it lost in your church study, only to be dragged off the shelf when its sermon prep time? If it is, find it! and inquire of the Lord, that he may stay his hand on your home and ministry.
