Grateful Impact

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
When it is in the power of your hand to do so.
-Pr. 3:27

"The price of leadership remains high and hard; it may be cheap and easy for the dictator, for the hireling, but never for the shepherd. The dictator dominates; the hireling flees; but the good shepherd loves his sheep and is loved by them. He lays down his life for the sheep. True spiritual leadership involves this principle: 'Death working in me works life in you' (2 Cor. 4:12, Cony.)
"It is the quality of leaders that they can bear to be sat on, absorb shocks, act as a buffer, bear being much plagued. Moses put up with the complaints and the waywardness and revolt of the people. He pursued a steady course, enduring as seeing Him who is invisible. The wear and tear and the continual friction and trials which come to the servants of God are a great test of character." F.M.

As my uncle says, "It's lonely at the top." Leaders, especially spiritual leaders, need to be thanked and encouraged and prayed for. I am grateful for each one who has made an impact on my walk with the Lord.