The book of 2 Kings offers Biblical wisdom for our work today. The king of Syria seeks to capture the prophet Elisha. One morning, Elisha’s servant sees that an army has surrounded the city. The servant fearfully asks Elisha what they are to do. “‘Don’t be afraid,’ the prophet answered. ‘Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.’” (2 Kings 6:16) Elisha prayed that the servant’s eyes would be open to see the hills filled with ...
Teammates avoided Brad. He was known throughout the company as a “striver,” reaching for promotions and fixated on impressing executives. He criticized others’ work and was angry when anyone else advanced. The team diagnosed that Brad acted out of a sense of fear. 2 Kings tells the story of Elisha and his servant surrounded by opposing soldiers. When the servant ...
For decades, breaking the 4-minute mile seemed impossible. Then in 1954, Roger Bannister accomplished the impossible. Over 1600 people have since broken the 4-minute mile. Just as we put mental limits on what we believe is possible, we can also limit God. As Elisha watched his mentor, Elijah, frequently unleash God’s power, Elisha acquired the boldness to do likewise. ...
Equipping Others to Do Work Differently
