Leaders on the Shelf

It can happen that we are called to lead but not accepted as a
leader. I Samuel 10-11 Saul is anointed to lead but some question
his leadership. My observation is that we have the tendency to fight
in those moments, to push back. Saul, he goes about life, no need to
assert his position as king. He goes about life and waits.
Eventually, the need for a leader becomes apparent and he steps up,
uses his influence, makes tactical steps and wins the day.

Crisis always opens the door for new leadership. The leader who
pushes their way in will lose influence. Those who know they are
called and are willing to go about life and allow the Lord to open
the moment for them gain credibility. Being put on the shelf as a
leader can be painful. Moses knew he was the leader but it was 4
decades before he led. Eventually, he becomes one of the most
critical leaders of the Bible. Waiting is hard. Waiting for you
time is immensely hard. Watching the months and years go by, knowing
you have something to offer, wondering what God is doing, or is He
doing anything? But the time comes. The Spirit moves and the
opportunity explodes. Time to lead. And then it becomes clear to
others. Your time will come. The call to leadership is about a
larger purpose. Don't let the dream die but don't fight the wrong
battles either.