Michael Harrison's e-devotion

Do you remember what it is like to sit in the middle of the grandstand and listen to the roar of the crowd?  Maybe it is the football game that is filled with great plays and a close score.  Another awesome setting I like is the speedway where the music of the engines is almost too much for your ears, but something happens and the roar of the crowd is awesome.   I sat around the table with some friends.  It was one of those events where stories were shared.  There were lots of laughing and lots of sharing.  Some of it brought tears.  Some of it brought belly laughs.  It is similar to the roar of the crowd as each person connects with others who sat at the table.  I love those moments.  They really are incredible and memorable.   Hebrews 12:1    NLT Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easil...

The best leaders that I have met through my years of life and ministry have been those who are in the middle of what is going on.   I’ve met some who try to lead from the proverbial side-lines and others from their plush office.   In no way am I trying to cut down leaders, but this is my experience. It is when I am with those I am trying to lead that I can be most effective.   Followers and co-workers need to hear from their leaders.   They need to feel the heartbeat of the leader and even get a glimpse of the passion that drives that particular leader. Unless that leader is in the middle of the people it is very hard to lead.   I’d like to spend few minutes sharing some insights from Philippians 3.   But before those insights I acknowledge that there are times when you cannot be in the middle of where the people are.   We have to have time alone with God.   Stay tied to and in the Word of God.   Be quiet in the presence of Go...