Do people recognize the hand of God upon you? Is it obvious that you are accomplishing things that would be impossible were it not for God’s active presence in your life? Such was the case with Solomon. When the king exercised his heaven-sent wisdom, everyone marveled at his God!
Solomon might have insisted upon respect from his subjects as their God-appointed king. But instead he exercised the gift God had granted him, and those he led came to fear him as a result. It is one thing to demand respect. It is another to lead in God’s power so people cannot help but admire what they witness happening in your life.
When people watch you lead, what do they see? Do they see a well-meaning person doing the best he can do? Do they witness someone trying to maximize their talents? Or do they see a servant of God serving in the power of her Master? When we serve the King, we have his entire treasury and arsenal at our disposal. There ought to be something unusual about a Christian who leads in God’s strength.