Bold Instructions
Nehemiah 5:11 Restore, I pray you, to them, even this day, their lands, their vineyards, their oliveyards, and their houses, also the hundredth part of the money, and of the corn, the wine, and the oil, that ye exact of them.
Leaders must be courageous in giving direction. The sound of the trumpet must be clear. Nehemiah is bold, detailed and clear in saying what must be done. Instructions especially when they are corrective must be clear. I have seen a few who for fear allow doubt and vagueness to shroud their instructions. They fear the ridicule of being disregarded and so they give unclear instructions and deliberately allow vagueness. Nehemiah is not like this. His words of correction are bold, clear and complete. None can be left in doubt as to what is required. Being direct can be costly to the speaker but in the long run it is better.
I have also met leaders of few words. The problem that follows is that there are many different interpretations of their intentions and directions and soon chaos quietly seeps into their spheres of control. It is best to think well and long on what must be said and then speak clearly and without guile.
It is not everything we say that people will like or accept … but they will come, perhaps slowly, to respect the one who is bold and fears none but God.
Verses for further meditation
Psalm 32:2 ; 1 Peter 2:1
Thoughts for Business and the work place
Honest plain words will always connect better than sentences seasoned with guile. Leaders are bold in correction …fearless to say exactly what needs to be done.
Suggestions for Prayer
Lord let my communication be clear. Deliver from guile and fear of men. Amen
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