Aspire to be a Leader in the Church

It is good to desire and aspire to leadership. It is good and honorable work (1 Tim 3:1). While doing so, one should always guard one's heart from selfish ambition (Jer 45:5; Mt 18:1; Mk 9:34; Lk 9:46).

1. How consciously aware are you that God chose you (Jn 15:16)?
2. How do you live in a manner "worthy of God's calling" in your life (Eph 4:1), a life "worthy of the gospel" (Phil 1:27)?
3. Can you distinguish between what you want to do and what God wants you to do, between being self-centered and God-centered (2 Cor 5:15)?
4. Do you sense God probing your heart and training you (Ps 139:23-24)? How do you live by the Spirit (Gal 5:16, 25)?
5. What ambition, direction and goal for your future do you have as a Christian (Mt 6:33)?
6. What preparation do you need to grow and mature as a leader (2 Tim 2:15)? How is your daily devotion and discipline?
7. What does it practically mean for you to be a servant (Mk 10:42-44)?

Reference: Oswald Chambers. Spiritual Leadership. 1967. 2007.