I am currently reading a great book by Jon Krakauer on Pat Tillman it is a moving and sad read as one follows the cover up that the US government perpetrated in friendly fire deaths.
But what got me thinking was how tough, narrow minded and abusive military leadership often is. Orders are given and there is an expectation of blind following. This often lead to mistakes being made and lives being lost. Sadly this kind of leadership is rampant in the church too.
Jesus on the other hand lead with a servant attitude, strongly, firmly and truthfully but He did so by lifting others up with him rather than ordering them to get his will done. He did not expect subservience, but even calls us his fellow workers! What an awesome leader and example to us. Jesus encouraged the guys around him to get on track with him and to seek God’s glory without forcing or coercing them – man I hope we as leaders get to live out that kind of leadership in His church!
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