1 Peter 1:13, Get your minds READY for good use; keep awake. (NLS)

During the three years Peter walked with Jesus, he was busy learning.
In the gospels and the first chapter of Acts, we see clues to his
developing leadership. Whenever Peter was faced with a challenge, his
mind turned to God's Word. He looked to the Old Testament to
understand present events. In Acts 1 when the group considered
replacing Judas, he, Peter found direction from the Psalms.
Two of the most important qualifications for being an effective leader
are being willing to learn and willing to obey. We need both of these
qualities to be a useful leader. Peter prepared for each event the
same way leaders today must prepare themselves.
1. Spend time with Jesus.
2. Spend time in God's Word.
Education, study and knowledge do not of themselves make a powerful
Christian witness. That comes only through God when He pours out His
Spirit among us. But Christians are responsible to mature and READY
themselves to serve the Lord.
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