And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which provided victuals for the king and his household: each man his month in a year made provision.
One would suppose being an officer over any part of Israel would be quite the privilege and honor.
- It’s a position of authority
- It’s a position on notoriety
- It’s a position of power
The truth was it was none of those.
It was a position of responsibility
These twelve were responsible for providing for the requirements of the king’s court one month out of every year. They would be accountable for managing the portion of Israel they oversaw to ensure it was producing. They would have been responsible for collecting, transporting, and delivering those provisions.
It was a position of humility
Far from being one of notoriety, their names were not even provided in this inspired, infallible, and eternal record.
Leadership was originally a position of service
The king and the officers were first in battle. Officers were often the first to die. Lieutenants in Vietnam were nearly more expendable than sergeants. Generals led the charge on the beaches of Normandy.
In our age of entitlement, everyone wants to be treated and paid, as well as the higher ranks. Few of them want to bear the burdens associated with those ranks.
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