Since We All have a Reputation, How about this One?

S - Esther 10:3 (NIV): "Mordecai the Jew was second in rank to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews, and held in high esteem by his many fellow Jews, because he worked for the good of his people and spoke up for the welfare of all the Jews."

O - This is a great description of a leader working for the good of the people and speaking up for their welfare. Since all of us lead in one way and sphere or another it should be able to be said of us all.  A great leader will not only speak for his "own people" but for all people.  The Scripture says (2 Samuel 23:3b-4):"When one rules over men in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God, he is like the light of morning at sunrise -on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings the grass from the earth."

A - God's will on earth is me loving him back and my neighbor as myself.  My neighbor is not limited to ethnic or geographic identifiers.  My neighbor is anyone who's not me.  Since I do have a sphere of influence … how about if I work for the good of all and speak up for the welfare of all people?  Yes, my answer is yes.

P - Lord who helps us,

Today your will not merely includes but is focused on my loving; not only you but my neighbor.  Please help me lead according to your will as you intend.  Working with you will always be paired with loving as you instruct.  Thank you for always starting at love, leading with mercy and then (and only then) facing and dealing with the facts. I accept your assignment for me in the greatest commands and the beauty that all you want is all. My answer is yes.

Unto kingdom come today,

Steve