Christian Leadership Essay

There once was a land, green and lush with mountains that reached to the sky and seas full of fish. Upon that land there was a kingdom headed by a good king who didn’t tax too much and didn’t execute too many people. The kingdom flourished under his rule. The king, despite what you may believe, the king cared not for his subjects but also cared not for himself (which is why the kingdom prospered) and when he died no heir was left to the throne.

in an enchanting voice and gave them thrones to sit on and honey to eat. But as

put aboard for you- bread, water / and ruby colored wine to stay your hunger" (V.75-76).

I have not experienced such a fair, yet foul day before in my life. Through the many battles I led and partook in, I have never seen beings of such grotesque and hideous appearance. With their stooped postures, twisted faces, their devilish grins and those eyes with a sense of deception among them. And they were so withered and wild in their clothing and they hailed me with titles that sounded so unbelievable yet promising. And despite that, their wildest proclamations were to be true? The Thane of Cawdor is what they promised and that is what I am. And they promised me king, so is that what I will come to be?

And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.

“The power of kings, passed from the old to the new through the bonding of souls.” He started.

have a sword, sell your robe to buy one. For I tell you this: the passage from the Tanakh that says, ‘He

During that time period, a king was the most important person to someone and he was regarded almost as high as a god would be. Because of this high regard for a king, loyalty to that king and acting on his behalf was extremely important. This is exemplified in “The Wanderer” when the narrator states “I might find one who in mead-hall might accept my affection, or on me, friendless, might wish consolation, offer me joy” (Lines 27-29). This quote shows that the narrator in “The Wanderer” is searching for a king to serve because he has lost his. It is also shown that he finds support and joy in having a king to look towards for guidance.

animals, Nebuchadnezzar lifts his eyes to heaven. Earlier he has lifted up his eyes and been fascinated with Babylon and his own achievement. To lift his eyes to heaven means that he is ready to acknowledge the sovereignty of God. In this exercise of faith, his reason returns. There is a connection between one’s sanity and one’s faith and self-appraisal. Nebuchadnezzar has gone from the most powerful of men to the most pathetic. In his sojourn in the fields, he learns how frail he is. He also comes to realize that the kingdom of the Most High transcends his own.

“These things are happening, due to the King falling-out of favor with our God, specifically look at your crops and land barren, no rain from

16 for I say to you, I shall never again eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”

V10. So, the King to his signet ring from his hand and gave it to Haman, the son of Hammedatha and Agagite, the enemy of the Jews.

The king sets down his empty goblet on the table behind him and places both hands on Prince David’s shoulders. He squeezes it, trying to maintain his balance on his wobbly legs. “The events of this night have reminded me of the words my father said to me—the same words his father said to him—and his father before him, and so on. It is about the burdens we as rulers must face when we begin our reign,” he slurs. His eyes are glassy and red from the stress of battle, partying, and his many sleepless nights. “‘Son, there will come a day when your reign will be

And suddenly, the tyrant had what he needed to rule not only Severak, but Itharan and Jizni as well, all of Wendellia. I could see the plan forming in his mind. He would Bind them all and use them to crush anyone who stood against him. He commanded his Seekers to have the Eternal Binding put on me.”

“God has spoken to me,” King Joel proudly exclaimed at his Christmas feast, “My son is destined to be the ruler of England. He will be indomitable and will reign over other lands for long periods of time. His kingdom will be unstoppable.”