Then Moses called Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and of good courage, for you must go with this people to the land which the Lord has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall cause them to inherit it.
Deuteronomy 31:7
Just before he died, Moses formally presented his successor, Joshua, to the people. Moses had been mentoring him for years in preparation for this day. Knowing that he would not be able to enter the Promised Land himself, he realized he had to prepare the next leader to finish what he had started. Note what Moses did for Joshua:
1. He convinced the people that the new must replace the old.
2. He reminded them of God’s commitment to fulfill His promise.
3. He endorsed the new leader and passed on his authority to Joshua.
4. He forecasted victory under Joshua and cited his track record.
5. He commissioned Joshua with the task of leading the people into the land.
6. He directed Joshua to read God’s Word repeatedly.
A leader’s lasting value, his legacy, is measured by succession. A legacy is created only when a person puts his organization into the position to do great things without him.
Is your organization (your company, your family, your ministry) ready to do great things without you? Have you been preparing your successor(s)? Truth@Life can help you, regardless of your location. Call 248-396-6255 or email me at curtis.songer@gmail.com for a free consultation.
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