When we think of leaders, we think of elections or taking power by force. We think of a willing party who desires control. Sure, there arein fact occasions when someone is thrust into leadership. Take Vanilla Ice for example. He was probably some average dude sitting at home straight munchin' on crumpets when the lyrics hit him. "Straight to the point, to the point no fakin' cookin MCs like a pound of bacon." The lyrics took him to a new place. Thrust responsibility on him and the world had a new president of funk.
Vanilla Ice and Joshua share a lot in common. Actually, they share almost nothing in common. Except that similar to Ice, Joshua had responsibility thrust on him. And he does actually have a music career that lasted about as long (7 days). But you don't see Joshua going to the elders of Israel to rally support. He's not seeking time in the spotlight. He doesn't make campaign posters for each tent, "Joshua: They'll Name Their Kids After Me." He doesn't kiss babies or make bumper stickers for the camels. He takes a trip to get some grapes and he trusts God.
And there it is. He is leader of two million Israelites in the middle of the desert about to attack the most fortified city in the Middle East. Lucky him.
Don't read the book of Joshua. That's 20/20. What leadership skills do you see in Joshua BEFORE he's chosen?
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