Reach4Life- Journey 4: ChangeSample

DAY NINE: LEADING OTHERS

“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them.” 1 Peter 5:2, NIV

LISTEN

Jesus chose 12 unimpressive, ordinary people to be the first Christian leaders.

Timothy, a very young man, was chosen to oversee a whole church. Throughout history, when God has wanted to do something, he often taps someone ordinary on the shoulder and says, I need you to do something for me. He raises up a leader for a particular task, to influence people or a situation in a certain way.

A leader is an influencer. Perhaps God’s tapping you on the shoulder?

LOOK

1 Peter 5:1-6

LEARN

Leaders in God’s kingdom are very different from leaders in the world. Look at some attributes of spiritual leaders:

· They are people who have experienced Christ personally (v1)

· They care about people’s spiritual well-being (v2)

· They choose to take spiritual responsibility for others (v2)

· They understand that spiritual leadership is all about serving others (v2)

· They don’t do it for money or fame, but because they feel called by God (v2)

· They lead by example, and not by using control and power (v3)

· They don’t draw people to themselves, but to Christ (v4)

· They lead people well, because they follow other leaders well (v5)

· They’re humble (v5).

Leaders always keep their eyes on Jesus, the Chief Shepherd.

LIVE

· How do you feel about being a spiritual leader/influencer for Christ?

· What can you do to become a better influencer?

LINK

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