LEADERSHIP WISDOM FROM the WILDનમૂનો

Be Bold!

If there is any creature that reveals God’s heart for leadership and dominion in a distinct way, it is the lion. The lion is not the biggest animal in the jungle, neither is it the fastest, yet it rules the wilderness with authority. What makes the lion the king of beasts is not merely its strength but its boldness.

Scripture says, “The righteous are as bold as a lion” (Proverbs 28:1). Boldness is not arrogance; it is courage that flows from divine identity. The lion walks with confidence because it knows what it is. When the lion roars, every creature listens. When you know who you are in Christ, fear begins to lose its voice around you.

When God asked Job, “Can you hunt the prey for the lion?” (Job 38:39), it was not a mere lesson in wildlife but a revelation of life’s principles. God was reminding Job that life itself requires courage to confront and conquer. Dominion is never given to the timid.

Many of us lose control over our lives, ministries, or homes, not because of lack of ability but because we have allowed fear to steal our boldness. Fear keeps us from taking the steps that faith demands. Fear whispers, “What if?” but faith declares, “Even if!”

So what do we need? It is the boldness to dominate, the courage to step forward when everything around us screams retreat, the willingness to roar when others stay silent. The lion does not wait for permission to lead; it moves in its God-given authority.

Maybe fear has caged your dream. Maybe people’s opinions have become louder than God’s promise. It is time to break free. God did not design you to be a grasshopper among giants. You were created in His image to rule and to reign. Be bold!

Consider: Based on who you are becoming in Christ, where do you need to roar again? What areas of your life have you allowed fear to silence your authority? What would boldness look like today in your leadership, your studies, your ministry, or your family?