FOLLOW THE LEADER
FURTHER QUOTATIONS ON
LEADERS AS PACE-SETTERS
- “Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that
have I given unto you” (Josh. 1:3). The Lord was saying, “If
you want it, step on it.” Later, when it came time to cross the
Jordan River into the land, it was swollen out of its banks. It
presented an insurmountable barrier to them. The Lord spoke
again: “As soon as the soles of the feet touch the water, they will
part” (Josh. 3:13).^12
- “The only way to drive cattle fast is slowly.” (Old Texas saying)
Some things just can’t be done in a hurry. A good leader knows
that and moves with deliberate speed.^13
- “You lose your leadership when you cease to lead” (Henry
Cabot, Harvard Professor).^14
- If we are going to advance the cause of Jesus Christ in areas
of the world where the gospel has not penetrated, it will take
men and women willing to put themselves aside and walk with
God regardless of where those footsteps may lead...^15
