On September 11, 2001, Ronald C. Fazio held the door open on the ninety-ninth floor of the World Trade Center South Tower and directed people to safety, saving their lives while sacrificing his. In his honor, his son, Robert J. Fazio Ph.D., founded Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit organization to “empower people to grow through loss and adversity.” Fazio said, “My dad was not a ‘leader’ as most of us would describe a leader. He was a quiet, humble man.”

He took the seven loaves, and having given thanks, he broke them and gave them to his disciples to set before the people.

Mark 8:6

During Christ’s ministry, thousands of people who came to hear Him and receive healing had no food. Jesus stepped up and provided for them through a miracle and by directing His disciples to help. What if Jesus didn’t take responsibility? Had He sent them off with no food, Christ said they would have fainted along the way (Mark 8:3).

Large crowds can be helpless without effective leadership. Is God asking you to step up? Thank God for this country’s leaders. Pray for His will to be done in the decisions they make. Then ask Him to show you ways you can humbly lead.

Recommended Reading: Mark 9:33-41