"Still other seed fell on good soil" Mark 4:8No leader bats 100%. It's critical that a leader understands this and measures their success accordingly. The Parable of the Sower reminds us that it is our job to get the word out and the job of the hearer to prepare themselves for what they hear and respond accordingly.
I read a status update today on Facebook from a very well known pastor that went like this,
"Heavy hearted today for a shepherd surrounded by wolves. If most Christians knew half of the attacks their pastor has to take & is unable to say anything about they'd pray for them more & criticize them less."
Leaders who can't handle rejection, defeat, or delay just don't last (or they are so marginalized they make little impact). Leaders must live with the understanding that according to Jesus only SOME of the 'seed' they sow will fall on good soil and will produce good things. Boy, I wish someone had told me this 20 years ago when I was in college. It would have made things a lot clearer for me and REALLY helped!
Published on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 12:19 PM CDT
