Leadership Through Love预览

Safety and security is not something in which we typically cut corners. In sports, we spare no expense designing equipment to protect athletes. In our homes, we'll pay for the most expensive home-security system. We even spend hundreds of dollars on insurance each month, just in case something unforeseen happens. 

Unfortunately, relationships tend to be an area where protection is lacking. We see abuse verbally, emotionally, physically, and sexually running rampant in our society from all areas of leadership, and it's crippling to those on the receiving end of it. The saddest part is that in most cases, those who have experienced abuse are more likely to repeat the abuse to those they have authority over. 

Our Heavenly Father makes so many promises to us in His word about His commitment to protecting us. Did you know that the command to "fear not" is in the Bible 365 times? I don't think it's a coincidence that our Protector gives us the instruction to not be afraid every day of the year. I believe it was intentional, because He knew we would face trials of many kinds, and He would always be there to protect us.  

How would you grade yourself in the area of protection? Would you feel safe with the level of security that you provide your people? I encourage you to pray and thank God for His commitment to protecting you, and then ask yourself where you can become a better protector.