Seeking a Jesus Kind of Leadership

To all the KING'S Men,

In a post-Ike-kind-of-life, I'm praying that our men would seek a Jesus-kind-of-leadership life!

The scriptures present Jesus way of life this way...


7 LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES THAT JESUS MODELED

1. IDENTIFICATION: KNOW WHO I AM
+ Jesus said: I am ...the Light of the world... the Son of God...the Way, the Truth and the Life...the Bread of life.. (Jn. 8:12, Mk. 14:62, Jn. 14:6, Jn. 6:35)
+ Jesus said, I testify on My own behalf... John. 8:18 (RSV)

+ Therefore, we are God's children, God's men, the King's men...we know who we are!

2. CLARIFICATION: KNOW WHAT I WANT TO ACCOMPLISH
+ Jesus said: "....I know where I came from and where I am going..."Jn. 8:14 and
"I must proclaim the good news... for I was sent for this purpose..." Luke 4:43 (RSV)

+ Therefore, we continue to seek out men to integrate a faith that works for us each day!

3. MOTIVATION: KNOW WHO I AM TRYING TO PLEASE
+ Jesus said: "I only try to please the One who sent Me..." John 5:30 (NCV)
"No one can serve two masters..." Luke 16:13
"I have brought you glory here by completing the work you gave me..."

John 17:4 (NIV)

+ Who are we trying to please? God? Self? Spouse? Boss? Neighbors? Pastor?

4. COLLABORATION: WORK WITH A SMALL GROUP

+ He appointed twelve . designating them apostles . that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach.. Mark 3:14 (NIV)

+ Then He said to them, "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay
here and keep watch with Me... Matt. 26:38 (NIV)

+ Who is in your small group? Do you have one? Can you help start one? Start another?

5. CONCENTRATION: FOCUS ON WHAT'S IMPORTANT
+ As the time drew near for His return to heaven, He moved steadily onward toward Jerusalem with an iron will.. Luke. 9:51 (LB)
+Anyone who lets himself be distracted from the work I plan for him is not fit for the Kingdom of God... Luke 9:62 (LB)
+ Martha was distracted... So Jesus said, .You are worried and bothered about so many
things; but only a few things are necessary, really only one..... Luke 10:40-42 (NAS)

+ Someone once said, "you can find out what is important to a man by going through his bank statement." What's in your wallet?

6. MEDITATION: LISTEN TO GOD CONTINUALLY
+ Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed.. Mark 1:35 (NIV)
+ News about Jesus spread even more. Crowds came to hear Him and to be healed...but
Jesus often slipped away to be alone so He could pray.. Luke 5:15-16 (NCV)
+ Plant your roots in Christ and let Him be the foundation for your life. Be strong in your
faith, just as you were taught.. Colossians 2:7 (CEV)

+ As a man of God, do you prepare for worship like you prepare for your work? Like going on a date? Like planning your vacation? How do you prepare to spend time with God?

7. RELAXATION: TAKE TIME TO RECHARGE
+ Crowds of people were coming and going so that they did not even have time to eat. He
said to them, .Come away by yourselves, and we.ll go to a lonely place to get some rest... Mark 6:31 (NCV)
+ Jesus came enjoying life.... Matt. 11:19 (Ph)

+ Secrets of Lasting Leaders include:

• DIVERT DAILY
• WITHDRAW WEEKLY
• ABANDON ANNUALLY

If there is no such thing as a "normal life" then the life we lead as we attempt to live a Jesus modelled life will be a blessing not only to ourselves but to others as well...

Thank you, men, for being the face of Jesus to others...

Brian