A Case for Authority and Accountability

How accountable are you in standing up for, and enhancing in some aspect self, family and (your) community? I'm in awe of how God uses submissive attitudes to utilize even those who are not perfect, and others with ulterior motives not pleasing to Him. Perfect examples of this happened during the time of the Judges when the Israelites lost their spiritual commitment (again!) and motivation; where you had leaders misleading and missing opportunities for accountability-- an assassin, a sexually promiscuous man, even a person who broke all the rules and laws of hospitality. Look them up! But in the end they eventually became submissive to God, and He used them.


After saying all of that, He certainly can use you! Authoritative value rests with all of us to validate whatever it takes to claim victories, step up in all phases of our lives. This, despite the fact that repossessions, foreclosures and defauls are common in these trying times. You may have missed lessons, ignored blessings, or denied truth of where you are in life…you may have been just sitting around afraid to make another move because you're afraid to fail again, or have experienced bouts of impatience, doubt and regret. But guess what?


Accountability and authority is nothing for God not to make right in you, especially for men who should have an increased sense that our actions make a difference as sons, fathers, husbands, uncles, lovers and friends...it is the understanding of ourselves that makes it possible to fulfill potential for growth and to be Dominion over our families. It's about keeping our eyes open, our ears closer to the ground and our nose deeply in the Book!  My prayer is your prayer, where we individually and collectively can devote ourselves to the art and science of persevering… of endeavoring to see life as a function of spiritual truth. Remind yourself that you won't fail again without being accountable for keeping straight on point. For you are blessed still and supported by life, which knows that your success is assured!

For a related article written on this subject check out 'Adam Where Art Thou'?  http://authorsden.com/visit/viewarticle.asp?AuthorID=8887&id=20800