Armor Bearer

1 Samuel 14:7 "Do all that you have in mind," his armor-bearer said. "Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul."

Jonathan's armor bearer got it right. He knew what it meant to back up his leader. He knew how to be guided and to follow the one God had anointed as leader. Everyone is called to be a leader in one way or another but its only when you first learn how to follow to really be that leader God has called you to be.

Many people want to be in charge of something. The responsibility, the glory of winning or being successful is exhilarating. However, if you lead nothing or no one your not a true leader. A good leader knows how to delegate, has compassion, and has people who want to follow him/her and not forced to follow. People will be drawn to a good leader and each leader should have an armor bearer. Someone they can count on with their life. This person is someone they can trust to love them and protect them in all aspects of life.

2 Corinthians 13:9-10b
9 We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer is for your perfection. 10b the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.

Leaders are to build up their people and armor bearers are their to accept the leadership. An armor bearer is being prepped for leadership to see what kind of leader they are to be. If an armor cannot be trusted they should step down. A team is made up of one leader and many armor bearers. I am an armor bearer, I am a person of trust, compassion, open mindedness, and God. I am not perfect but someone who takes pride in my work and the help i give out.

Lord,
Thank you for making me an armor bearer. Allow me to be the one my leader can count on for anything. Give me the strength to keep going and being a better leader. Forgive me for my sins and everything that doesn't please you. I love you.
I forever love you
Amen