When God told Adam to
name the animals, for example, Adam didn’t sit back and try to argue with Him
about it, saying, “There are too many animals. How can I name all these
species?” he never hesitated. Instead, he just did it. He had the confidence,
the conviction, and the authority of the spirit of leadership. It is important
to note that God did not give Adam a list of animal names to choose from. Instead,
he allowed Adam to draw on the capacity he had within him, in order to show him
that his ability to do so already existed.
The capacity to respond
to responsibility is inherent in the nature of all humans, but most of us avoid
opportunities to activate or maximize it. I believe that the Creator has
designed life in such a way that it constantly makes demands on our hidden
leadership potential. Again, the principle is this: Whatever God calls for, He
provides for.
When we speak of the
nature of someone or something, it has to do with what is natural to the person
or thing. It expresses the concept of “inherent essence.” Every created thing
possesses an innate nature. It is a natural part of its existence. The nature
of a thing is determined by its purpose and function, and it dictates its
intrinsic instincts, gifts, and abilities. Just as a bird’s nature is natural
to its inherent purpose of flight, and its design, anatomy, and abilities are
built to reflect that nature. Likewise the nature of a fish expresses its
inherent purpose.
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