Text: James 2:14-18
The third and probably the most vital charcteristic of leadership faith is that it is:
- Action Driven: Action gives full expression to leadership faith, no leadership can survive or even thrive without action. Your vision depends on your actions to succeed, the steps you take are more important then the things you say. While you're busy telling the world about your vision ensure you take corresponding steps towards its fulfillment. It takes the inherent quality of leadership faith to chase the unseen until it becomes visible to all. When John F Kennedy announced America's decision to send scientist to the moon, the world thought he was crazy. Nonetheless, with the intellectual inputs of these scientists, and dedicated hard work from the whole crew, step by step what seemed impossible became possible. Visions can not be left to lie dormant else they would be no better than day dreams. Every vision is a solution to a particular problem in the world, hence the need for every leader to pursue it with all zeal and zest. Nelson Mandela had a vision and he took steps and today South Africa is a free Nation. He went to prison but notwithstanding, he achieved his goal and he became a globally celebrated leader. Don't look for the easy way out, take the tough road because it will bring out the greatness in you. Even God the Creator of all things acted and took steps to create out of nothing all these beautiful creatures we see today. There is no excuse for failure in life and leadership, if you don't act, your goals and dreams will drown in the sea of frustration. There was the story of four lepers in Samaria, during the days of famine and war these lepers took their lives in their own hands and moved towards the enemy in a bid to get food. They said to themselves "it is either the enemy have mercy on us and feed us or they will kill us, either way we cannot remain in Samaria." True to their word upon their arrival, the enemy had deserted the camp leaving behind their food and jewelries. These lepers saved the city and became celebrated leaders. Don't hide under the umbrella of procrastination, take steps now. The world awaits your greatness.....