Hi Team
Spending time with one of the worship leaders this week and a gain in a similar conversation with a colleague yesterday I was again reminded myself of the immense privilege and responsibility of leading and teaching people about Jesus love for them. I am constantly challenged myself by what to say and what not to say, and what is important to know and what is less so. Here are a couple of points that I've found helpful:
1. Don't be apologetic about your faith – Jesus died to save us from sin, that is not a cause for embarrassment but a cause for celebration!
2. Don't be tempted to water down the truth about Jesus to appease people who think differently – Jesus is the way the truth and the life (John 14:6) and there is no other name given under heaven by which we might be saved (Acts 4:12), that is what the bible teaches us, and it's what we believe
3. Be gracious in your speech (Col 4:6) so that those who interact with you find you easy to be with and will find Jesus accessible because of who you are. Remember it is as if God is making his appeal through us (2 Cor 5:20)
4. Lead confidently, God has put you in this position to lead, guide, bless and encourage his sheep – lead with diligence and zeal (Rom 12:8)
5. Care for those whom you lead and learn by grace and the Spirit's transformation of your heart to be a person of compassion and mercy, grace and truth (Eph 5)
Blessings,
Brent
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