Uncertainties vs Vision

Have you ever asked some of these questions:
- What is going to happen to the life group?
- Who will lead the guys/ gals?
- There is not enough shepherds, where to find the extra shepherds?
- Why does the change need to happen now?
- Will the life group cope / manage with the changes?
- What can I do?
- What am I suppose to be doing that I am not currently already doing?

When we lead a group, the above questions could be upon our minds from time to time. I don’t know if you have even come to a point where because there is so much questions, and no answers to it, that you feel that you are an inadequate leader, and that you are not fit to lead. Over the last couple of months, something that really struck me is…….i don’t have an answer for all the questions that I ask myself, and that which, others ask me. Even as I sought God, what came back is “to keep on seeking Him”, which at times can get a bit frustrating, but I’m sure God knows what He is doing. However, this has driven me to go deeper in asking God.

And God brought assurance. I was reading a book by Andy Stanley, Next Generation Leader, and it brought a valuable principle, that it is normal for leaders to face uncertainties. But therefore, what matters most is that we will need to have a clear vision of where we are heading, so that in the midst of the uncertainties, we can still lead our people. This challenged me really to ask myself what is my vision for the people that I am leading? Why am I leading them? And where am I leading them to?

All of these brought me to a revealation that I need to renew in my vision. Why am I a leader? And What is my vision? This is what I am after, and have to sought after. I need a clear vision, a forward-looking vision, a big enough vision that will stir and motivate others to the highest calling that God has led them to. All of these really encouraged me to realise leadership is not just about leading in our certainties, and in our securities. But even in the tough times of uncertainties, and challenges, that we can still lead, because of the vision that God has laid in us. We need to keep the vision burning bright, because this is what will keep us going when the going gets tough.

Don’t let go of the uncertainties, it is placed there to remind and renew our vision. I am sure that we have times that we wish the uncertainties will just fade away. It will not, but I pray that it will stir us to really seek God even more, and not be afraid to face the uncertainties. At times, we worry ourselves too much with the uncertainties, rather than keeping our focus on God. Keep reminding yourself of the vision, and keep stirring yourself towards the vision. Because it is the vision that will help us overcome our uncertainties.