Joshua is the second leader of the children of Israel; he succeeded Moses, whom he had deputised for over 40 years. Joshua was a freedom fig...
Joshua is the second leader of the children of Israel; he succeeded Moses, whom he had deputised for over 40 years. Joshua was a freedom fighter, a soldier and a politician, who dedicated his whole life to fighting for the freedom of his people. When they entered the promised land, it was not empty, and Joshua, then over eighty, led a military campaign, against superior forces, for more than 5 years.
The book of Joshua spends several chapters, giving a very detailed account of how Joshua, systematically and meticulously divided the land to each and every tribe, and family. Even within the tribes, he apportioned land equitably to everyone. He even ensured that women could inherit and own land..... 4000 years ago!
There are two leadership lessons, that I want to share with you, from this extraordinary leader:
Joshua, was from a tribe called Ephraim, and one day the leaders of this tribe, went to see him expecting him to do them a favour, and apportion a bigger share to "his own people". Joshua publicly rebuked them. He was not prepared to show favour to those from his own tribe. Joshua, was a nation builder, and he knew that the moment you show favour to people from your own home area, or tribe, or race, or even religion; there is no nation.The converse is also true, when you as a citizen of your country, go to those in public office, seeking a favour on the basis of kinsman ship, even if its a job, or a small contract: there is no nation.... you become a destroyer of your nation.
Remarkable... 4000 years ago, this man, set an example for us, which many of us, particularly in Africa, still struggle to appreciate:
The promise of progress and success, has not burned this brightly in Africa, since the early days of independence. And yet, we can blight it, if we do not rid ourselves of tribalism; it is the twin evil of corruption. You are the generation, that can rid us of these evils.
The second leadership lesson, from Joshua, comes from this remarkable, verse of scripture:
"Joshua's Inheritance
When they had made an end of dividing the land as an inheritance according to their borders, the children of Israel gave an inheritance among them to Joshua the son of Nun.
(Joshua 19:49).
Joshua himself, was only apportioned land, when he had taken care of the needs of those, for whom he had fought; not before. He did not keep the best for himself. He asked just for a small
place to go and live out his life.
Secondly, Joshua, did not apportion even this small place to himself; he asked the people to apportion him his inheritance, because to do so himself would have been a conflict of interest..... ........This was 4000 years ago!
If you are thinking of serving through public office, this is good; but remember the lessons of Joshua. His life in public service, was more than 50 years.
To be continued…
The book of Joshua spends several chapters, giving a very detailed account of how Joshua, systematically and meticulously divided the land to each and every tribe, and family. Even within the tribes, he apportioned land equitably to everyone. He even ensured that women could inherit and own land..... 4000 years ago!
There are two leadership lessons, that I want to share with you, from this extraordinary leader:
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Remarkable... 4000 years ago, this man, set an example for us, which many of us, particularly in Africa, still struggle to appreciate:
The promise of progress and success, has not burned this brightly in Africa, since the early days of independence. And yet, we can blight it, if we do not rid ourselves of tribalism; it is the twin evil of corruption. You are the generation, that can rid us of these evils.
The second leadership lesson, from Joshua, comes from this remarkable, verse of scripture:
"Joshua's Inheritance
When they had made an end of dividing the land as an inheritance according to their borders, the children of Israel gave an inheritance among them to Joshua the son of Nun.
(Joshua 19:49).
Joshua himself, was only apportioned land, when he had taken care of the needs of those, for whom he had fought; not before. He did not keep the best for himself. He asked just for a small
place to go and live out his life.
Secondly, Joshua, did not apportion even this small place to himself; he asked the people to apportion him his inheritance, because to do so himself would have been a conflict of interest..... ........This was 4000 years ago!
If you are thinking of serving through public office, this is good; but remember the lessons of Joshua. His life in public service, was more than 50 years.
To be continued…
Source: Strive Masiyiwa
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