Never trust a leader without a limp.

John Wimber, the late leader of the Vineyard movement used to say, “Never trust a leader without a limp.”

Here is what I think that means.

Hardship produces humility.  Those who have been broken or humbled and who know what Jesus did for them, have a “limp.”  They have been through some tough times in life.

Think about it.  When you want someone to minister to you or to lead, you don’t want a self-reliant person who is focused on themselves…you want someone who knows Jesus!  If someone hasn’t had to learn to let Jesus lead, that is an issue. There is a depth and quality of life that comes with enduring hardship.

Here is to having a few limps.

Thora

Author: Thora Anderson

Pastor, wife, daughter, sister, friend, Recovering worrier, Thinker, Mother of two teenagers. I've been in ministry for over 30 years and count that as huge success. View all posts by Thora Anderson