Volume V, Page I
Thursday January 26, 2006 26 Tebeth 5766
"Persevere!"
Many of you have either heard this familiar phrase or even said it yourself. It lends itself to our determination to stay on course, on track and dedicated to the task which is currently before us. We never waver, slack up or look back at our past failures, rather we press on despite every obstacle or opposition.
I have one memorable event that stands out in my mind as one that is quite suitable to be used as an example, especialy when dealing with obstacles and opposition.
Are you in a current situation, that to you seems to be going nowhere, without any forseeable hope of there being an outcome that could be worth all the effort?
What seemed to be an unattainable goal for me at the time, was a computer and network conversion project that would completely change forever the way my job function as an Information Technology Manager would be affected. And for that matter anyone who came behind me in the way of managing the rapidly growing regional network of highly efficient computers, networks and the equipment required to sustain a competitive edge in an already pushed to the limit business and financial establishment.
To a point, this may sound like some farfetched utopian philosophy, where the bondage to all former principles are removed, and freedom and liberty exists and reigns supreme, without limit! Reminds me of the enormous task set before Moses by our Lord God, in the way of gathering between 2 and 3 million men, women and children, for a long desired journey towards an unseen but promised land nevertheless, of reward and opportunity flowing with milk and honey. A formidable picture of heaven in my mind, to say the least!
Back to my story though for the sake of comparison. Combining all the proper elements, planning, preparation and evaluation, in keeping with the project's goal in mind. This takes weeks and even months of reading and studying a variety of manuals, and then compiling all the procedures necessary to perform the project, rehearsing in a test environment all of these, to come to a point or place that effort equals success.
As we read the story of Moses, and the obstacles and opposition he faced, you can probably picture the same with a project that I have mentioned here alongside this account. One of having goal oriented leadership, Moses had Jehovah God to move those obstacles and squelch all the opposition in the way of success. In much the same way, there are those same obstacles and opposing voices that have to be dealt with in order for sucess to the the outcome.
Only by ENDURING, did Moses throughout the 40 years of wandering in the wilderness with the God revealed vision of a utopian paradise for God's people, did he PERSEVERE to the very end.
The WORD of God has references by which we can find strength and comfort for PERSEVERANCE!
Psalm 102:11-13 (Amplified Bible)
It is only by having leaders and leadership that have a past and proven record, who are willing to listen and react to each and every situation with wisdom, does success ever become reality. Just having a vision, not withstanding a perceived calling, as opposed to one such as Moses, who received both entirely from God our Father, does this in any way, shape, form or fashion mean that obstacles and opposition are not part of the process.
In daily walking with God, OBEDIENCE and unwavering FAITH in HIS Vision, are the qualities that HE seeks in leaders of HIS people, towards that heavenly paradise that is promised after a long and arduous campaign we sometimes refer to as LIFE! Freedom and liberty, God's Promise to HIS Faithful followers, believing only HE can provide the Light by which we walk daily in our wilderness.
