Self-confidence provides a weak basis for leadership. The truth is that we are all still learning and growing as leaders. We are being transformed, but we are still in process. We are human; therefore, we are prone to make mistakes. The five-letter word for self-confidence is pride. Its opposite is humility, humility that leads to confidence in God. Even Jesus chose not to live in self-confidence. If we want to be like Jesu, we will follow the path of choosing humility and God-confidence in all our ways.
Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.—Philippians 2:6, 7
Prayer: God, expose the folly of our self-confidence so that we may more fully depend on You. Replace self-confidence with humility and God-confidence, so that we may confidently lead in God-given wisdom and strength. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.
