Ishbosheth, Saul’s son, was forty years old when he began to - TopicsExpress

Alonzy Ofosu-Dankyi

Ishbosheth, Saul’s son, was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned two years. Only the house of Judah followed David. 2 Samuel 2:10 Saul’s death led to all kinds of turmoil over who would become the next king. Despite David’s anointing by Samuel, others saw a tempting opportunity to seize power. Transitions often bring difficult times. Leaders who fail to plan for their departure invite trouble. Saul could have been a hero had he cooperated with God in preparing David to succeed him. He didn’t have a more submissive staff person in his entire palace than David. Saul suffered from an “I” problem, an oversized ego that blinded him. Saul could have helped himself had he recognized these truths: Because change makes people insecure, leaders must see ahead and prepare for them.People can live without certainty, but not without clarity regarding future direction. Wise choices today put “change in the pocket” of a leader regarding future choices. Problem-solving skills and effective communication earn the leader trust and credibility.

Posted on: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 15:04:06 +0000

Ishbosheth, Saul’s son, was forty years old when he began to - TopicsExpress

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