The Power Of Influence

It has been said that the power of influence is greater than the power of position. I suspect this is true. When God chronicled in His Word what took place on earth, He gave little space to the world leaders. We read of a pharaoh in Egypt or some king over Persia, but what is highlighted by God are the people of influence. Daniel was but a teenager, as was Joseph and even Moses in his early years in Egypt, yet all of these men had great influence upon those in position. Joseph impacted Pharaoh, as did Moses in later years. Daniel touched the lives of Kings which in turn moved nations like pawns on a chess board.

Have you ever given much thought to those you influence who may have a higher social, financial, or military ranking? Do you see yourself as just another member of a large organization or do you see yourself as the one God may use to influence people in positions of power.

The next time you read the Scriptures, note carefully the ones God has selected to be included in the holy writ. They are usually just simple people like you and me. So rejoice in the fact that you are a child of the King and may be used of God to move nations. That’s the way I see things.