In part 1, we learn ways God announces leaders and sends them on their assignments. In this part, we get another dimension of leadership. God’s wisdom is interesting just as it is powerful. Indeed, our ways of leadership pales in comparison to His. In Part 2, We’ll see other forms of leadership lessons we get from Maxwell’s Giants of Faith. Faith and total trust in God are critical in establishing people as a leader. In addition to faith, is another unique expression of an individual since their assignment was different. All leaders have a unique
Deborah
The most unexpected person enters the room. She is a lady and valor covers her face. Her name is Deborah and from her life, she learned that God specializes in the unexpected. That statement was true in her life because she became the leader of Israel at a time when women were considered ineligible for leadership.
She delivered an unexpected message and had unexpected victories. Deborah tells Maxwell that in life one should be ready to stand out when others don’t expect it, to speak out when God expects it, and to step out when other people depend on it.
In Maxwell’s list of giants of Faith, Deborah is the only female leader and from her, Maxwell learns that leadership is an invitation to do God’s assignment. He also learns that no man should put limitations on the person God has selected for leadership. Finally, people are set to benefit when God’s leaders accept his call to lead.
Isaiah
Isaiah comes with a unique expression of leadership. Unlike the rest, he tells Maxwell that he had an encounter with God that changed his life forever. Isaiah reminds Maxwell that God visits men when he has an assignment for them.
In Isaiah’s walk with God, he saw his true identity when he saw the Lord. His encounter with God inspired him to serve the calling God had given him. He took the mantle and followed after God. Isaiah learned that it is the nature of God to reveal himself to man because He wants to change them and use them for a godly purpose.
Isaiah’s exploits in Israel were major because he took over after King Uzziah had died. Isaiah’s leadership came as a response to a crisis in Israel. Before he became a popular prophet in Israel God prepared him by giving him an encounter, touching him before sending him to the people.
Jonah
Jonah comes in. His palen skins reveals the nature of his journey with God. Jonah tried to run from God’s assignment only to find himself in the belly of a fish. He learned that God always gives his people another chance and he was in Maxwell’s office to share the time when God gave him a second chance at life.
The chance came because he and other people needed it. Although he did not want to preach at Nineveh, Johan Stull preached and the city was saved. He learned that it is possible to do the right things when the attitude is wrong. He also decided to make his second chance count.
Because of Jonah’s decision, many people were affected. While in the boat, the passengers lost their items and while he was in Nineveh, the residents got salvation. Examining his heart gave Jonah the courage to continue even when he did not feel like it.
Joshua
A military man comes into the office. He has his sword ready for war. He is Joshua, Moses’s successor. He learned that God is greater than the greatest challenges in life. Joshua learned of God’s defense for his people through experience.
His challenges were great but he rose above his past failures. He claimed the promises God had for his life, trusted in God, and did what he thought he couldn’t do. He was just a man but allowed God to give him the courage, to keep God in the picture by placing the ark of the covenant in front and focusing on the possibilities of victories rather than the problems ahead.
Daniel
It is evening time and the last person to enter the room is Daniel, a polished man of authority. He reigned with three kings. In his life, he learned to have a purpose that was bigger than his personal life. This purpose gave him clarity and the conviction that God was with him.
His purpose set him apart from other people. Although Daniel had a clear purpose from the beginning, he went through major trials and God’s favor gave him the courage to endure and excel more than his adversaries. From the life of Daniel, Maxwell learns that God has a purpose before he chooses the leaders and when the leader chooses to follow God, they get his power. Finally, leaders should choose to do the right thing not the easy thing.
The evening come and Maxwell live his office fulfilled from having a talk with the giants of faith. He is happy because he has learned life and leadership lessons that himself and readers can practice for an effective life. Maxwell covers 8 great examples from the Bible. It doesn’t mean the 8 are the best examples of leaders. Moses, Noah, Apostle Paul, and the disciples also have a unique expression of leadership. Reading Maxwell’s book should encourage us to read the Bible and seek what God says about leadership.
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