John 1:53-42 – John’s Disciples follow Jesus
- “Equipping Jesus”
- Tomorrow Jesus gives us a master class in recruiting people to your vision.
- Today we look at the other side.
- For people to truly follow Jesus, we as leaders must not simply releases them but send them.
- That is what John did. Disciples acted in many ways like slaves as we saw a couple of days ago. There are many things that John received from those who followed him;
- admiration, respect, service, honor, legacy etc
- the list could go on.
- When he gives them away, he gives his life away.
- In fact he does not simply give away, he goes the extra mile; he sends away.
- Who do you need to send away for them to truly follow Jesus?
- It may not be geographical; it might be an emotional or spiritual release.
- When you release how do you do it? Begrudgingly and with warnings or are you a cheerful giver?
- The role of a leader is to first introduce people to Jesus and then release them to Him.
- One is much easier than the other.
- But both are required for Jesus to be truly equipped with the people he needs.
- Praying today that I will equip Jesus.
- Bet you never prayed that prayer before did you?
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