Genesis 30:2 (NKJV)

“And Jacob’s anger was aroused against Rachel, and he said, ‘Am I in the place of God, who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?’”

Rather than give excuses, let us seek to provide answers for men. Yes, we recognize that it’s God who answers us at the end of the day, but God has chosen to work with people. As a husband, you need to seek God to provide answers for your family. As a parent, you need to ask God for answers to your children’s needs. Leadership requires we provide answers and if we are unwilling to pay the price of getting answers, then it’s probably best we step away from leadership.

Rachel cried to Jacob because she was grieved in her heart. She felt lonely; she felt like a failure because she didn’t have children. Rather than soothe her, counsel her and pray for her, Jacob becomes angry with her. That was a wrong response. Our inability to provide answers may be the reason for our inappropriate reactions.

Leadership demands we provide answers. Leadership requires we seek God for solutions. Rather than react to the problem, let’s go the extra mile to meet the needs of the people.

“Lord, I know I have been called to help people, and I pray that I don’t give up on this calling. It sometimes feels overwhelming but Lord, by Your grace, I will not give up. As a father, as a husband, as a leader and as a minister, I cannot afford to fail in Jesus’ name. Amen.”