As the World Cup comes to an end, I look at my little nephew Bright, who is visiting us and loves playing with his ball. I am helping him learn that he is free to enjoy it in the yard, while the living room is better suited for other activities.
As I watch him, I wonder what the future holds. Could he one day become a football star? There is simply no way of knowing now. However, every great player, leader or servant of God once began as a child whose potential was not yet fully visible.
Transformational leadership means recognizing God-given potential, encouraging it, providing loving guidance and helping people develop discipline and character. We may not know what a child will become, but we can faithfully nurture what God has placed within them.
“Do not despise these small beginnings.” Zechariah 4:10
Today, it is Bright and his ball. Tomorrow, only God knows; but the journey of growth has already begun.
