6 timeless principles for every Leader

Read 1 Chronicles 28.

Once the organization was in place and the leaders had been appointed, King David called for a meeting with his community of leaders.  The purpose was to cast vision for the succession plan and what that would mean in regards to the Temple construction.  The building preparations he mentions in verse 2 are found in verses 11-19.

Being the great leader he was David provides us with six timeless leadership insights.

1. He had it in his heart.  He could no longer stand the fact that God was being worshiped in a tent.  He dreamed of a beautiful, world-class, permanent facility worthy of the living God.  All great plans begin in the heart of a leader.

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2. He made the preparations.  Such a massive project would have never happened without all the materials, manpower and money being organized and ready for use.  No great plan was every achieved without prepared resources.

3. He delegated the responsibility.  It is always difficult to let go of one's personal dreams and entrust them to someone else.  Egotistical leaders selfishly cannot let go.  Insecure leaders fearfully will not do it.  A secure leader who understands God's bigger picture will.

4. He communicated the transition publicly.  Everyone in the larger organization heard firsthand what was happening and who would be leading.  Honest and transparent communications build trust. 

5. He reminded everyone why they were doing it.  In obeying the Lord, not only would there be an immediate benefit of enjoying the blessing of the land, but they would establish the worship of God for future generations (v.8).  They would be leaving a spiritual legacy.

6. He charged the next leader directly and spiritually.

"...know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought.  If you seek him, he will be found by you." (v.9)

"He will not leave you or forsake you." (v.20b)