DCLM Daily Manna 3 March 2022
TOPIC: Follow My Example!
SCRIPTURE: Judges 7:16-25
KEY VERSE:
“And he said unto them, Look on me, and do likewise: and, behold, when I come to the outside of the camp, it shall be that, as I do, so shall ye do.” – (Judges 7:17)
DCLM Daily Manna 3 March 2022 OUTLINE
President Coolidge once invited some friends from Vermont to dine at the White House. They were worried about their table manners, so they decided to do everything their host did. All went well until coffee was served. Coolidge poured his into the saucer. The guests did the same. The president added sugar and cream. So did the visitors. Then Coolidge leaned over and placed his saucer on the floor for the cat.
Someone once said, “Every good leader should understand the power of a good example and following it himself”. Indeed, words are cheap while actions are richer and more convincing. Gideon was an exemplary leader indeed, who matched his words with worthy actions. Little wonder God helped him win a resounding victory against his enemies with a small number of disciplined soldiers.
As leaders in different strata of the society, we must arm ourselves with the philosophy, principle and practice of ‘do as I do’ and not just ‘do as I say’, if we hope to accomplish remarkable outcomes from our teammates and subordinates. The power of good example works in every field of human endeavour.
Paul the apostle once said to the Corinthian Christians, “Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1). No wonder, this great apostle was able to impact his generation and beyond with the glorious gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. If our lives and ministries are to amount to anything, we must maintain the principle of exemplary conduct.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Your actions speak volumes.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 2 Corinthians 10-13
