Pray For Your Leaders Pt 2

Last week we discussed the first part of the two-pronged attack of Satan on the leaders which is to strike the Shepherd and the sheep will scatter. We will explore the second part today.

In the second plot, Satan uses believers to fight or destroy other believers because any Kingdom divided against itself cannot stand. We find ourselves being the first to post or share on social media about the fall of a brother or sister. We jump on the train to criticise them publicly and call them out to unbelievers, even when there are appropriate channels to deal with this. We have never mentioned them in our prayers, but we are quick to do Satan’s work of accusation.

I am not implying that we should overlook the wrongs of leaders. We must deal with them with them quickly, especially when others are put at risk or abused, but through appropriate channels. We must be careful not to destroy others in the process. David was very careful in how he dealt with Saul, despite Saul’s sins.

The Lord showed me that these leaders are also people with human frailties and imperfections. They are not infallible. Even the best of us will make mistakes. Moses despite his enormous experience, even talking with God face to face, still made mistakes. It is God who called them and can perfect them if they submit to him. Also, some are falsely accused by people with ulterior motives like Joseph was accused by Potiphar’s wife. The Bible calls Satan the Accuser of the brethren. Don’t do his work. He accuses God’s children day and night but Jesus intercedes for us day and night.

The Bible instructs us not to judge others quickly, so we are not judged. The same measure we use to judge others is the same that will be used for us. We should be merciful and compassionate towards each other’s faults, accommodating one another, knowing we are also susceptible to temptation. We should stand by those falsely accused in their moments of trial because they will be vindicated like Joseph was.

As the leader is strengthened, the leader will be more empathetic towards others. Jesus prayed for Peter that his faith would not fail and that when he has repented, he will strengthen others. In their weakness, God’s strength is made perfect. We are as strong as our weakest link. So let us pray for each other and our Leaders in particular.