1 Chronicles 18:12-17 (ESV)
And Abishai, the son of Zeruiah, killed 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. Then he put garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites became David's servants. And the LORD gave victory to David wherever he went. So David reigned over all Israel, and he administered justice and equity to all his people. And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; and Zadok the son of Ahitub and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar were priests; and Shavsha was secretary; and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were the chief officials in the service of the king.
Great leaders surround themselves with other great leaders. Prior to the above passage we were told that God put David in leadership. We read in this passage told that the LORD gave David victory in wherever he did. What we also see, however, is that God not only gave David victory, but also gave him great leadership to serve with him. There is no great leader who is also afraid to have other great leaders serve with them and around them. David was okay with giving others power, prominence and authority. These leaders are all willing to serve with David and behind David. That tells us that they were also willing to have God as their leader. This is why David was not intimidate or threatened by other leaders. David knew they were also willing to follow God. Those who serve together should first follow God together. When everyone is following God, it matters not who is in charge.
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