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Read this from John C. Maxwell on Leadership – Promises for Every Day

So Aaron and his sons did all the things that the LORD had commanded by the hand of Moses.

Lev 8:36

Aaron, like many leaders through history, received a divine calling. God chose Aaron and his sons to serve as Israel’s priests and charged them with carrying out rituals and sacrifices on behalf of all Israelites. Scripture gives meticulous detail to their ordination and calling. Their conduct was to be beyond reproach – God made it crystal clear that failure to uphold His established guidelines would result in death.

Despite his high calling, Aaron at times struggled with his authority. He once caved into the depraved wishes of the people and led Israel in a pagan worship service, an abomination that led to the deaths of many Israelites. Aaron had been set apart for God’s service, but on that occasion, he chose to live and lead otherwise.

The failure of a leader usually results in consequences far more grave that the fall of a non-leader; On the day Aaron failed, “about three thousand men of the people fell [died] ” (Exodus 32:28). When leaders fall, followers also pay the price.

My grandmother likes sending me newspaper articles, this was from 1971

“I would very like much to find the will of God for my life. I have prayed that I might find it, but I still am not sure that I am doing what He would have me do. Are there any “rules” for finding the will of God? F.Q.

There are no “rules” as such. But, the Bible does give us some hints about how to ascertain the will of God.

Most of us want what “we want”, and not what God wants. In seeking the will of God, our own will often gets in the way. So, the first thing to do is to yield your will to God. Say, “Lord, your will be done in my life.”

Second, search the scriptures, for contained therein is the will of God, given in general and specific ways to all people. The Bible outlines what is best for the individual and the best for the race. You can be sure that His will will never be contrary to His word.

Third, as you have already done, earnestly pray that you may know the will of God for your life. As I said before, sometimes in our prayers we have preconceived notion about what God ought to do. Remember, you are seeking HIS will and not your own.

Fourth, be patient. The Psalmist said, “Wait on the Lord.” Don’t be in too much of a hurry, God never is. Just say, “Lord, I want to do your will, but until you reveal it to me, I’m just going to wait patiently and in peace.”

Fifth, expect God to work. Look for providential happenings and open doors of service.