Picture this:
You're at work.
A grown man walks through the hallway preaching.
He comes up to you and says "Follow me".
What do you do?
Its hard to imagine quitting your job because some prophet walked by, but this is precisely what happened in Matthew 4. Christ's first disciples were summoned by two words. When compared to our opening scenario, this sounds completely implausible. What was it about Jesus' personality that allowed Him to convince these men to follow Him? Did He threaten them? Did He bribe them? Did He share His resume? No, Jesus had confidence because He was the Son of God.
This gives us a glimpse into Christ's leadership style . Like an alpha male, he led a pack of followers. Yet, He had a servant's heart. He didn't lead by fighting or using flowery words. No, He simply walked in His anointing, others saw it, and followed Him.
What a lesson in leadership for us today! We don't have to convince others that we are worth following. We don't have to list our achievements and qualifications. We need to know ourselves in a way that places value in who sent us rather than in who follows us. Through Christ, we see that being a strong leader is less about one's intimidation and more about one's self-awareness and confidence in God.
Lord, please let us lead others as You have led us. Thank You for the example of Jesus. He could have came and summoned us with a sword, but He did it with His love. Please teach us that the only qualification we have comes from You. You are our great God, our Lord, and our Redeemer. Amen.
Howling,
j.a.g.
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Matthew 4:18-22
Jesus Calls His First Disciples
18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peterand his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.
18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peterand his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.
19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”
20 At once they left their nets and followed him.
21 Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them,
21 Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them,
22 and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.
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