* “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” —John Maxwell.

* Leadership is the ability to create an appetite in another person.

* The question is, what types of appetites are you creating in those who follow you?

* The greatest appetite is a hunger and thirst for the Lord.

* Backstory - Solomon is taking the throne and completing the temple David had started.

* Upon completion, he brought the ark of God’s presence into the Temple.

* Once it was in the Temple, he stood in front of everyone and prayed.

* Vs 22 & 54 - he was on his knees with his hands toward heaven.

* This picture would be captured in the minds of every Jew.

* The most powerful man on the planet, on his knees, hands spread out toward heaven, asking for God’s blessing and protection.

* DANIEL did the same!

* A good leader removes himself from the equation so the transaction can be between God and those he leads.

* As a leader, your job is to find ways for those who follow you to have an interaction with God.

* Ultimately, they will want to give Him the credit and not you.

* This is what will change their life.

* EX: George Mueller.

* Four questions:

* 1) Who are you leading?  

* 2) What type of appetites are you creating in them?

* 3) Who are you following?  

* 4) What type of appetite do you have for Him?  (Fountain connected to Source)