Over the centuries the secret band of murderers had worked
under varying leaders, but it is known by the name of only one of them:
Gadianton. We are told he became the
leader because he was “exceedingly expert in many words” and exceedingly expert
in his craft, which was “to carry on the secret work of murder and of robbery”
(v. 4). Today in our world leaders are
sometimes chosen because of their experience and background; sometimes because
of their beauty or charisma; and sometimes simply because of the political
party that backs them. The Lord has His
own way of choosing leaders. Sometimes
the leaders He chooses do possess solid experience, and have already proven their
ability to lead (President Gordon B. Hinckley, for example). He more often chooses a leader for the
talents they can develop and their willingness to be led by Him (President
Gordon B. Hinckley, for example). Many
times the followers are completely surprised at the selection of a leader,
often no more so than the chosen leader himself or herself. A word of advice to leaders: Don’t spend valuable time wondering why you were
chosen. Trust the Lord and seek His
will. Do that, and let everything else
take care of itself.
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