Don’t Let The Past Stand In Your Way

David continued to succeed in everything he did, for the LORD was with him. When Saul recognized this, he became even more afraid of him. 1 Samuel 18:14-15

Here’s a heads-up for young leaders: You pose a threat to those with more tenure because you represent change.

It’s an unfortunate human characteristic, and I wish it were not true, but most people would rather fight than switch.

Don’t rock the boat. . . . Try to fit in with the rest. . . . This is how we do it here.

Maintaining the status quo doesn’t appear in anyone’s corporate job description because doing so has become an established policy in far too many organizations.

David didn’t back down. He was cautious and watched his back, but he also kept looking to the future. In 1 Samuel 18:16, we read that “all Israel and Judah loved David” because he was successful.

You have an imperative to lead; don’t let the past stand in your way.