“When I walk, I walk slow. But I never walk backwards.” — Abraham Lincoln
The Hidden Power of Spiritual Leadership
A listening heart is the first step to true spiritual leadership and wisdom. True spiritual authority doesn’t start on a stage. It is forged in quiet moments of prayer, study, and obedience. Leadership in God’s kingdom always begins with humility and servanthood.
As Jesus said, “Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant” (Matthew 20:25). The world promotes ambition; Christ promotes submission. His model flips the script. If you want to lead, you must kneel first.
A Listening Heart Leads Well
When Solomon could ask for anything, he didn’t seek wealth or power. Instead, he prayed:
“Give your servant therefore a listening heart to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil.” (1 Kings 3:9)
God responded:
“Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies…I give you a wise and discerning mind.” (1 Kings 3:12)
Solomon asked for the posture of a servant. God gave him wisdom because wisdom begins with listening.
Slow Steps, Forward Steps
Leadership in Christ is not a race. Like Lincoln said, “I walk slow, but I never walk backwards.” Forward steps—however slow—are signs of a servant listening for God’s voice. A listening heart is your most powerful leadership tool.
Let Us Pray
Lord, give me a listening heart. Help me lead not for recognition, but with humility, wisdom, and grace.
Let Us Worship In Song
Watch: Lead Me To The Cross – Hillsong United
Watch: I Need Thee Every Hour – Fernando Ortega
Dig Deeper
ARE WE “LISTENING TO HIM”
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Sources
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Thank you for these inspirational messages. They keep me on the path God has laid out for me….
So glad we are on the same path. Thanks for joining us. Bill