Fear is not always a bad thing

I come across wisdom in the strangest places, and today's bit of wisdom is no different. It comes from a comic book of sorts, anywho the quote says, "he who does not fear the sword he wields, does not deserve to wield it at all." Now today the application of this quote hit me like a brick.

I was talking to a friend and by simply speaking my mind she changed hers. I realized that I had actually affected somebody and there is power in that. I'm not going to lie, I became scared of that. What if I am actually an agent of change, what if God has given me this ability to work for His good and I misuse it. Either by using it for my own good, using it too often, or not using it enough. If you think if it, it truly is a scary thought, to be able to wield this power any way you choose.

I find power in words, my ability to speak and convince others has served me more than once, and I have never though about it twice. However like a child I played with a dangerous tool I was not yet able to understand or control. I discovered one use and used my words to my advantage. But now I see the awesome power that lies behind my ability, and I am truly afraid, for myself (in using my gift correctly), and for others (against being manipulated). I'm not speaking arrogantly, I am not the most persuasive person in the world, and actually far from it, however when I want to I can be change minds, and that is scary.

People in power who do not fear their power, are bound to abuse it. Leaders, of every part of society are susceptible to abusing their power once they become accustom to it, and begin to cherish it. True leaders are the reluctant ones that are raised up as opposed to those who step up. They are the ones that fear the power to the point of not using it unless it is necessary. They are the ones that enable those most capable of a task to use their gifts as opposed to abusing power or rank to get a task done.

So I leave you with this, what gift or ability has God gifted you? Are you afraid of the power behind this gift, and the ability it has to change the world? God has given you the power to be an agent of change, however you have to use it correctly and only when necessary. If you are one of those people who cherishes their power, or you simply have become accustom to it, surround yourself with those who do have a healthy fear of the power you wield, let them be your guide until you can restore your own fear for the power you wield.