When we were in Israel touring Jerusalem, our guide made an interesting comment: “The great leaders in Israel’s history have been shepherds.”
I’ve been thinking on those words ever since. Great leaders are shepherds.
King David was the “shepherd king.” He wrote a Psalm calling the Lord his shepherd.
What do shepherds do? Shepherds provide and guide, protect and correct.
Jesus referred to Himself as the Good Shepherd. A good shepherd gives his life for his sheep.
Our guide made another observation: in America, shepherds drive the sheep from behind. In the Middle East, shepherds lead their flocks from out front, because sheep know the shepherds voice and follow him.
Good leaders guide and provide, protect and correct. Good leaders sacrifice for their people. And good leaders lead by being in front of their team. And the team recognizes the leader and follows.
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