Day 25
I gave
my brother Hanani and Hananiah the governor of the castle charge over Jerusalem,
for he was a more faithful and God-fearing man than many.
Nehemiah
7:2
The
art of delegation is incredibly important when one is trying to do something of
significance. Many times, we think that we can take on tasks by ourselves, but
soon discover the need for help. The question then becomes, who do we recruit
to help us? Exactly who am I looking for that can help me?
Nehemiah
has reached the end of the building phase as it relates to the wall and
Jerusalem. However, there is still much to be done. The walls are finished, but
the city still lacks order and direction. As Nehemiah begins this new phase of
work, he knows he will need help. So, he recruits his brother and a colleague
to help. He says of his colleague (Hananiah), “he was more faithful and God-fearing
than most.”
There
are a number of times in scripture that we see a list of qualifications for
fulfilling a role. We see it with Moses when he selects judges (Exodus 18), we
see it in the selection of the first deacons (Acts 6), and we see it in 1
Timothy 3 as it relates to the selection of overseers and deacons. When we
choose people to help us accomplish a God-appointed task, we need to make sure
who we are getting.
Delegation
is not a means to simply get some task or responsibility off my plate.
Delegation is an art form that allows us to multiply leadership. If we want
quality leaders around us, then we need to make sure we choose solid people to
start with. We need people who are godly, smart, hungry, and have demonstrated
the ability to be successful. Delegating properly will take a lot of work. However,
the benefits in the end are worth the extra work it takes.
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