In this godless generation, we have often felt the need to employ Christian leaders in the various positions in Government. A Christian politician who will do and ensure the will of God and make people happy. David was an example of a letter after God's own heart. He lead the people to God and God blessed his reign. The fact is that people always enjoy the rule of a godly leader. He knows what to do and when to do it. He is not corrupt as many leaders we have today.
Leaders are expected to serve the people and make sure they lived up to their responsibilities such as taking care of the citizens, providing basic amenities and infrastructures and so on.
Someone that wants to be become a leader must be ready to serve. He must be able to develop leadership ability, A person shying from leadership roles cannot be developed for any leadership roles, you must be courageous and brave. A leader is always brave, he don't get chickened out when there are challenges, he stands his ground and make meaningful decisions that are timely.
A Christian leaders or politician is expected to do the will of God always. There are some qualities that a Christian leader should exhibit daily.
1. Loyalty to God even in the face of challenges. Sometimes leaders are often confused whether to listen to the people or God. As a Christian leader it is expected to be loyal to God, your allegiance to only God and God alone. Sometimes you are pressurized to do what God didn't want you to do. Remember the ordeal of Moses with the people of Isreal. You must be loyal to God always. Remember Daniel and his three friends, despite the education given to them in a foreign land, they didn't rebel or become disloyal to God, they held to God irrespective of their quality of education.
2. Faithfulness in handling people and resources under him or her. A godly leader is a man of good management who is not corrupt. He is faithful in handling money and resources. Many of our so called leaders have disappointed people in this aspect. They go to the office for the purpose of promoting their self interest. They will assume office and squandered the money meant for the masses. A Christian leader must be like Joshua and Samuel who are transparent in their rule. A person should not be given power if he cannot be faithful. Infact faithfulness is tested from little things. A person who cannot be trusted with a little thing cannot be trusted with much.
3. Prayerfulness. Remember Daniel and his three friends. The four of them prayed together in agreement, they were very prayerful. A Christian leader must be able to build his altar of prayer. Oppositions and persecution will come from many ends, those of which you are aware and those without your knowledge. You must be ready to pray ceaselessly. Prayer is needed if you want to be successful in your rule. Many have abandoned their prayer altar which has affected them negatively. A Christian leader should have confidence in the word of God. This will make you to be more intelligent than your other counterparts. You must be able to stand for God wherever you are.
A Christian leader is someone who has focus and determination. He can't just run government without specific goals and focus. Daniel and his friends knew what they were doing, they are serious minded. They were never discouraged, even with the discomfort they experienced.
Leaders should emulate these good qualities for fair and better leadership