Ron Hutchcraft Ministries - Prince Caspian-The Strange Credentials of a Leader - #8073

Monday, August 11, 2008

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I’ve read books about leadership, I’ve been to seminars about leadership, but I got a giant lesson in leadership in just a couple of lines in a recent movie. It’s the second Chronicles of Narnia movie, Prince Caspian. Now in the movie they are fighting huge battles to defeat those who have wrongfully ruled Narnia for a long time.

Finally, the rightful ruler is in a position to assume the throne thanks to the one who made the victory possible; that’s Aslan, the lion king, who in C.S. Lewis’ books is the Christ figure. As Aslan asks Prince Caspian to kneel so he can bestow the crown on him, the Prince says, “I do not think I’m ready.” And Aslan says, “For that very reason you are.” That’s what Jesus looks for in someone He can trust to lead; a sense of inadequacy and humility.

I’m Ron Hutchcraft, and Solomon the great King, said, “You have made your servant king, but I am only a little child and I do not know how to carry out my duties.” He begged God, the Bible says, “for a discerning heart to govern Your people” (1 Kings 3:7-9 ). A first step to a life that matters and to powerful leadership is the admission you can’t do it; you’re not enough. That’s when God is free to pour out His competence, His wisdom, His leadership. The self-reliant and self-seeking need not apply for any kind of leadership in what God’s doing. Only those who know their only hope is desperate dependency on Him.

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This radio program references: 1 Kings 3:7-9