Some people see goal setting as a mindless task. And yet successful people always set goals. These people do not rely on themselves or their own strength to accomplish all these goals. Successful people understand that in order to achieve their dreams and ambitions they need other people. In other words they must invite others to be a part of their achievements.
Great leaders are great because they engage the mindset of team work. We hear it all the time from motivational speakers and business owners. Many of these people who excel in leadership have become so because of their understanding that they are only one person and in order to build a great enterprise they must draw from those who are better than themselves and those who have strengths they do not. Do any people come to mind?
Let me draw your attention to one such leader in the Bible.
King Solomon was not a great king because he was the son of King David who was one of the greatest songwriters and was the greatest king known to Israel . No, he was great partly because of his famous cry to God for wisdom. As a young man given the awesome responsibility of ruling a dynasty lead by his infamous father, he understood early on that he needed wisdom to rule successfully. Throughout his writings you hear Solomon talk at length of our need for “wisdom” in the book of Proverbs. Some verses are
There is wisdom in the multitude of counsellors.
Also
Wise people treasure knowledge but the babbling of a fool invites trouble (Prov. 10:14)
People who accept correction are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore it will lead others astray (Prov. 10:17)
These are just a few.
I have been reading a book by Andy Andrews where the author writes a fictional passage on King Solomon based on known historical facts on the king. Listen to a portion of the fictional dialogue between the main character and King Solomon.
David states
“You are the wisest man in the world,” he said, “and obviously the richest. Yet you said you keep counsel with those other men. Why?”
Solomon smiled patiently, “Only a fool refuses the counsel of wise men. There is safety in counsel. Sensible instruction is a life-giving fountain that will help you escape all manner of deadly traps. Find a wise man, a person who has accomplished what you wish for in your own life, and listen closely to his words.”
Earlier in the passage Solomon points out the priests, those in charge of government records and his army commander. These are men who have expertise in things he does not. He needs these individuals to help him run the dynasty. Who do we need? Who do we draw from to help us do what we do well? There are many just waiting for us to draw from for their help, their guidance. We must use discretion in whom we look to. As Solomon notes above look for people who have accomplished what you wish for in your own life. In other words if you want to increase wealth don’t talk to those who have been unemployed endlessly because they sit at home just waiting for companies to wake them out of their daily sleep to be hired! No you talk to those who are working in the field you desire and who have been faithful to their tasks there. You talk to those who are growing in their knowledge of God and in their field.
Make the commitment to seek wisdom and counsel from wise people.
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