Our greatest resource as leaders is not our staff, budget, equipment, facilities, or experience. It is God. How fully and regularly are you utilizing what He has made available to you?
When the Israelites invaded Canaan, they lacked much of what their enemies had in abundance. They possessed no walled cities (and the first one they did gain had its walls fall down!). They lacked chariots and cavalry. Their opponents generally held the high ground and the most advantageous positions. Had victory hinged on who possessed the most military assets, the Israelites would have remained an insignificant Bedouin community lost in the pages of history.
But the reality is that they possessed one advantage that trumped everything in their opponent’s arsenal. They had God. Not only were the resources of heaven fully available to them, God actually urged them to make use of them. Every time the children of Israel called upon God for help and guidance, God always aided them and brought them victory. In fact, God delighted in demonstrating His strength through His people.
What challenges are you presently facing? How might almighty God make a practical difference in your situation? Have you called on Him, lately?