6 Insights for organizational Achievement

 Read 1 Samuel 11. 

Saul had gone back home and continued farming.  But when he received word that his home town was threatened by the Ammonites several things immediately took place.

1. The Spirit of the LORD "rushed upon Saul".  This ignited a godly motivation.

2. Saul became emotionally engaged.  He could no longer continue doing what he had been doing.

3. He took drastic and immediate action.  Indeed, he killed his own oxen to get the message out.  He sacrificed his livelihood.  There would be no turning back. 

330,000 men responded at Saul's call.  Saul organized them and they experienced a great victory.  Previously he had been selected as king, but now he demonstrated national leadership.  This prompted Samuel to inaugurate Saul to the position. 

6 insights:

1. There was an urgent need.

This was not just a nice idea or the selfish plan of a leader.  It was about others.  Lives were in the balance. 

2. The Holy Spirit moved on the heart of the leader to act.

This was not driven by personality or position.  This is what God wanted done. 

3. The people responded in unity.

There is great power when people are willing to drop their own concerns to meet an urgent need that God wants done. 

4. Everyone followed through on the plan. 

They did not show up to discuss and vote on a plan.  No.  These people showed up ready to follow the leader and to take action. 

5. The leader remained humble in victory.

In verse 13a, Saul refused to use his position and the opportunity to exercise power against others. 

6. The glory was given to the LORD.

Saul said, "For today the LORD has worked salvation in Israel" (v. 13b).  God empowered the leader, gave them unity, and ensured the victory.