John 2:11 was describing the impact of Jesus' first miracle, changing water into wine at a wedding (he'd be a pretty popular guest, woulnd't he?). It is important to note the sequence of events here-first, performing the miracle, then the disciples believe in Him. Why? He had earned credibility.
Why do doomsday prophecies from people like Harold Camping get ridiculed? Because, in Camping's case, he had absolutely no credibility. In my workplace, any predictions I make about the results of elections (I work for an organization that provides techincal assistance for elections across the globe) would be ignored because I am not an election expert. Since I am the Controller, when I make statements about the financial status of the organization, people listen because I have some level of credibility-I've earned it with my performance.
The takeaway for leaders from scripture here is that leaders have to EARN credibility before they can have significant impact leading. Attempting to lead without credibility is a good way to become the next Harold Camping, and we surely don't need another one of those.
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