After the 52-person graduation celebration
For the Leadership Institute of Every Nation
Pastor Charles spoke of "The Making of A Leader"
It was a short sermon that required a speed reader
For into this world, leadership we can all bring
Via how we work, talk, write, or sing
He read from Isaiah 43 verse one
God created and formed us, not for fun
This links to Genesis chapter thirty two
Which tells the story of what Jacob did do
His name meant "deceiver and manipulator"
Until with God, he wrestled like an alligator
After wrestling throughout the entire night
Jacob asked for a blessing, as if it was his right
But remember that when by God we are blessed
He chooses our blessings, for He knows best
Jacob got two blessings for his part
First, a name reflecting a change in heart
Israel means 'God prevails' or 'God wins'
For He can overcome all of our sins
Second, God gave Jacob a dislocated hip
He would evermore depend on God and worship
So remember that asking God to change our heart
Is a powerful prayer that's also very smart
Pastor spoke of leadership qualities a little bit more
Referring to the passage from Mark 10:35-44
At Jesus' right hand, James and John wanted to be
As a result, Jesus had to rebuke the sons of Zebedee
For unlike earthly leaders who flaunt power over their people
Servanthood is required of leaders under the steeple
Per verse 43, whoever wants to become great
Must serve others from early until late
Matthew 20:26 shares the same basic thought
To be a true leader, serve others we ought
And since serving others everyone can do
All of us can be leaders, not just a few
From 2 Timothy 2 verse 2 we heard
That we should teach others using God's word
So if of God's word we can be avid readers
We can become a church full of good leaders
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