According to one source, over 4.8 billion books are published each year with the word leadership in the title. Two schools of thought argue whether individuals learn to be great leaders or great leaders are born with easily identified, leadership skills.
Come and examine a leader from each camp.
ALEXANDER THE GREAT
There once lived Alexander a man of great war,
Who was educated by the best, including Aristotle.
On a black stallion he perched,
All lofty and proud, He thought himself God.
The mention of his name struck fear in hearts.
He killed millions, his ego stupendous,
Slaves he made, his life was horrendous.
Having conquered all, depression began,
Slept in wet clothes, then pneumonia set in.
He died 3 days later at age 33,
And in a gold casket, he is a memory.
JESUS THE MESSIAH
Jesus, Son of God, was born in a lowly stable,
He taught the priests at age 12, well-able.
Came to set captives free, His love paved the way,
To Jerusalem he rode on a borrowed donkey.
Encouraging love, He Himself the example.
He healed many & washed followers’ feet,
His purpose so God they would meet.
A sacrifice required, His blood for all atoned,
At 33, closed with a stone in a tomb not His own.
He rose in 3 days & crushed death with His power,
Victorious, His return could be at any hour.
History records these two men.
Alexander’s leadership determined the course of lives for a time.
Jesus’ life did and will continue to radically impact lives for all eternity.
Which leader will you choice?
The Bible says, “…choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve…” (Joshua 24:15, NIV)
By Amre Cortadino
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Amen – Jesus only!! Thanks for stopping by, Becky!! <3
I choose Jesus! Such a great comparison of these two leaders.
Amen!! Thanks for stopping by, Gwen! 🙂
Jesus is all we need!
Amen!! He is the first, the last, the only One we need!! 🙂
Jesus all the way! For me there is no other choice.
Amen!! Jesus is my choice too!! 🙂
I choose Jesus.:)
Amen, Robby! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Thank you, Valerie!! I am sooo grateful for Jesus!! 🙂
Great Contrast!
What a sweet reminder of the life of Jesus and His impact on the world and our lives. Thank you.
Amen! Thanks, Don, for stopping by!! 🙂
So many more need to spread his Words
Thank you, Shaen! We have so much to learn from Jesus – our great leader!! 🙂
What a wonderful reminder that our true model of leadership comes from Christ. I always enjoy reading these devotional. And the poems to illustrate are wonderful! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by today, Dave! Jesus is well able!! 🙂
Well able.
Yes!!