Donkeys Leading Lions…
This phrase has been used so many times to describe; the fate of soldiers and the politicians that lead them to senseless wars, or that of soldiers and some of the Generals that have led them in wars.
Perhaps the best possible origin can be traced to this Arabic proverb;
An army of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep
With this as a backdrop, I hope you will agree with me that the need for leadership, and effective succession planning strategies cannot be over-emphasised. In the words of The Rabbi to His disciples;
Follow me, and I will make you… This statements my friends, graphically explains the process of discipleship. Followers are bound to be transformed and made through the process of following.
If our apprentices are not being transformed, If we are not making leaders out of ordinary everyday people, then I’m afraid we have to go back to the drawing board.
Sadly, like King Saul many have subjected the soldiers to a fast at a time when they need “the bread of life”, as a result we have too many weak believers, and very high mortality and casualty rate within our ranks.
The Rabbi said this to His audience about the leaders of their era;
Jesus replied, “Every plant not planted by my Father shall be rooted up, so ignore them. They are blind guides leading the blind, and both will fall into a ditch.”
I pray that we arise from the depths of despair, receive courage and fulfil our destiny!
This couple obliged to have their photo taken by a complete stranger (me) yesterday. I like their sense of style. God bless them!
~ Sabali
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