Delegating is not weakness, but wisdom. When responsibility is shared, leadership is strengthened and Yehováh’s purpose moves forward.
The Scriptures teach us that delegating is not only wise, but also an effective way to fulfill our responsibilities without becoming worn out.
In daily life, we often feel the need to do everything ourselves. Whether at work, within the family, or in any role we assume, we struggle to trust others enough to let them help. However, the Scriptures show us that delegating is not only wise — it is a practical way to fulfill our responsibilities without burning out.
One of the clearest examples of this is found in the story of Moses and his father-in-law, Jethro. Moses was leading the people of Israel and handling all problems and disputes himself. Yet this consumed so much of his time and energy. Then Jethro offered him wise counsel:
“What you are doing is not good. You and the people with you will surely wear yourselves out, for the task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone. Listen now to my voice; I will give you counsel, and Yehovah will be with you… Moreover, choose from all the people capable men, God-fearing men, men of truth who hate dishonest gain; and appoint them as leaders over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.” — Exodus 18:17-19, 21
Moses listened to this advice and established a system of leadership with judges who handled the simpler cases so that only the more difficult matters reached him. Because of this, Moses was able to focus on spiritually guiding the people instead of exhausting himself with every small dispute.
Biblical Examples of Delegating
The Scriptures contain many examples where delegating responsibilities brought significant benefits. Here are a few:
1. Joshua and the Spies
Before entering the Promised Land, Joshua sent two spies to Jericho to explore the land and learn about its inhabitants (Joshua 2:1). He did not go himself; instead, he trusted others to do the task. As a result, the spies brought back valuable information that helped in the conquest of Jericho.
2. Nehemiah and the Rebuilding of Jerusalem
When Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the city’s walls, he did not try to do everything himself. He organized the families and citizens so that each group worked on a section of the wall (Nehemiah 3). Thanks to this strategy, they completed the reconstruction in just 52 days (Nehemiah 6:15).
3. Yeshua and His Disciples
Yeshua could have carried out His ministry alone, but He chose twelve disciples to accompany Him and learn from Him. He not only taught them, but also gave them specific tasks: preaching, healing the sick, and casting out demons (Mark 6:7-13). Later, before ascending to heaven, He entrusted them with the mission to take the gospel to the whole world (Matthew 28:19-20).
Benefits of Delegating Responsibilities
From these biblical examples, we can identify several advantages of delegating:
- Relief from personal burden: When Moses delegated, he was able to focus on what mattered most without becoming exhausted.
- Efficiency and speed: Nehemiah was able to rebuild the walls quickly because everyone contributed.
- Training new leaders: Yeshua prepared His disciples to continue His work after Him.
- Unity and collaboration: When people work together and share responsibilities, they achieve more than they could alone.
- Greater reach: Joshua could not survey the entire Promised Land by himself, but by sending spies he obtained strategic information.
Final Reflection
Often, out of pride, fear, or distrust, we refuse to delegate tasks to others. Yet Scripture shows us that trusting others and giving them opportunities not only demonstrates wisdom, but is also key to success in any area of life.
If Yehovah Himself, through Yeshua, delegated responsibilities to His disciples, how much more should we learn to share our own responsibilities! When we delegate, we not only lighten our own load, but we also give others the chance to grow and contribute.
Ask yourself today:
Am I overloaded because I don’t trust others?
Could I share some of my responsibilities with someone else?
How can I apply the principle of delegation in my daily life?
Learning to delegate is a wise decision that helps us live in a more balanced and productive way. Be encouraged to put it into practice today!
Shalom!