A Nugget from New Life Network

(excerpts from Bob Gass Ministries)

Scripture for the Day (June 14, 2016)

“The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone.” (Exodus 18:18 NIV)

To be a success in the business world you must be able to delegate. God has placed people within your reach who are willing to help you. If you don’t accept their help, you will be frustrated and they will be unfulfilled because they’re not using their gifts.

God hasn’t called you to do everything, for everybody, in every situation. You can’t be all things, to all people, all the time! You yourself have legitimate needs, and when they are not met you suffer and so do the people around you. There’s nothing wrong with needing help and asking for it; in fact, it’s wrong to need help and be too proud to ask for it.

Because the children of Israel looked to Moses for everything, he tried to be “all things to all people” and that’s when he reached a breaking point. So his father-in-law Jethro suggested in Exodus 18 that Moses delegate some of his authority, and let others make the less important decisions while Moses made the more important ones. It worked! Moses did what Jethro suggested and it enabled him to succeed in his assignment. Plus, those under his leadership got to enjoy a sense of accomplishment too. It was a win-win situation, and the job got done right!

Another great example is when Elijah got all depressed after his embarrassing run-in with Jezebel when he ran off and hid in a cave. God came to him in 1 Kings 19 and told him to get out of the cave and go find three men (Jehu, Elisha, Hazael) and anoint them with oil. These three men ended up to be the very help that Elijah needed to defeat the wicked Jezebel and her husband Ahab.

Question: Are you complaining that people are placing too many demands on you, and you’ve too much to do? Are you reluctant to let others help because you don’t think anyone can do the job as well as you? Look out! The Scriptures caution about developing “an exaggerated opinion of your [own] importance” (Romans 12:3 AMP). Reach for help! Delegate some authority! You’ll last longer and enjoy life more if you do!

“Focus on your strengths, and staff your weaknesses”

 

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