And
the Lord, God said to Moses, “I will do exactly what you have asked of me
because you are special to me. You have found grace and favor in my sight. You
have made a name for yourself with me. (Exodus 33:17)
This
word God spoke to Moses was His response to Moses’ clear recognition that he
could not lead, his people could not achieve God’s future for them, and the
world would not come to know God by their work – unless they followed God’s
plan each step of their way. In that response to Moses, the Lord directly
affirmed the humility, the love, and the desire for unity that had come to
dominate Moses’ character. These characteristics are what God values, and so
they are what God affirmed.
God
still values uncommon character. Through your words, He will give affirmation
to those you lead as they live up to the values you have defined and taught to
them. This recognition will emphasize the importance of those values as
standards for your group, and it will give hope to your people as they move
forward toward the vision God has given you to pursue together.
Watch
for, listen to hear, and then recognize those who live toward the vision with
character. Give God’s word of affirmation to them.
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