How Jesus Leads us?
In all my Lord’s appointed ways,
My journey I’ll pursue,
Hinder me not, ye much loved saints,
For I must go with you.
Through floods and flames, if Jesus lead,
I’ll follow where He goes;
Hinder me not shall be my cry,
Tho’ earth and hell oppose.
Through duties and through trials, too,
I’ll go at His command;
Hinder me not, for I am bound
To my Immanuel’s land.
And when my Saviour calls me home,
Still this my cry shall be;
Hinder me not! come welcome death,
I’ll gladly go with thee.
- Author: John Ryland
He knew you and your life even before the world began- he predefined your life- he knows you fully well!!!
A good leader knows his follower well. God knows you better than yourself and hence best equipped to lead you. he knows your faults, weaknesses, strengths, and where you will stumble, – He know ALL THINGS ABOUT YOU..so he is the best person to lead you
- Your eyes saw my unformed body, all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Psalm 139:16
- For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. Ephesians 1:4-6
He chose you, calls you, justifies you and equips you for christian life
A good leader chooses his team carefully, he screens and pre tests them and then once chosen he gives them all support and guidance to bring out the best in them. Jesus is building his team- the church .. no denominations…it is just his team of “believers in Christ” – who all have one gaol in life-His goal!!!
- And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified. Romans 8:30
He is a servant leader- he leads by example so you know how and what to do in life
Unlike other ‘gods’ and other leaders Jesus leads by Serving. In fact we really can’t serve him for what have we got that is not His! Can we even add an atom to what is the kingdom and universe of God by our efforts? No! So the greatest confidence of being on God’s team is knowing that you have a leader who serves and not just commands!!!
- Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him. Isaiah 64:4
- For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45
He transforms you from inside and strengthens your character and wisdom
Jesus emerges as a teacher of radical wisdom and compassion, whose aim is nothing less than the transformation of human consciousness. His methods are as bold and surprising as a Zen master’s. And his aim is to break through our habitual thinking and to effect a complete conversion of our minds and hearts.
- Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.Romans 12:2
- Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24
- Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! Romans 11:33
- If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1:5
He is a leader who sticks to his promises- promises that encourages you in any situation !
He is a Covenant God and all his promises will come to pass. So as a leader his promises to us are our saving strength in any situation we are. For there is nothing more reliable and rock solid than the word of God to lead us.
- It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”Deuteronomy 31:8
- Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”Joshua 1:9
- The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? Psalm 118:6
- Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Matthew 24:35
He has infinite love, grace, mercy and forgiveness – he leads as a friend and a shepherd and a teacher
He is not a harsh or cruel leader. He leads with love, compassion and patience. He is not a punishing ruler but a Just and Loving God. In his leadership you get many chances, you get all the help you need directly from him, and he forgives all your mistakes- He gives EVERYTHING- the only things he asks us to do is RECEIVE the free Gift.
- But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been savedEphesians 2:4-5
- I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.John 10:11
- He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.Isaiah 40:11
- The Lord is not slow to fulfil his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.2 Peter 3:9
He loves you so much that he will discipline and prune you to make you fit for the Kingdom of God
As a loving and caring leader he leads like a father who for the welfare of his children will through all means make them perfect…even if it means he has to take the rod! But his trials and pruning is with love to ensure we flourish and not perish.
- For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.” It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline?Hebrews 12:5-11
- Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit…I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:1-27
- Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O Lord, and whom you teach out of your law, to give him rest from days of trouble Psalm 94: 12
He leads you to the ultimate treasure- eternal salvation- adoption as a child of God
Good leaders lead their teams to achieve truly lasting and valuable rewards. They ensure you are protected and taken care of like a family member. True leaders bring lasting peace, love and fulfilment in your tasks. God leads us to the ultimate gift of salvation and then to final glorification. He guides your mind to think eternal, to think of treasures in heaven rather than a small finite life on earth.
- But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God,John 1:12
- When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”Luke 18:22
What is the goal of his leadership?
Everything God does is ultimately for His glory…and only through understanding that sovereign nature of his glory, we will understand what he is leading us all into – His Providence!
- Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me. Psalm 31:
- he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Psalm 23: 2-3
- For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. (Romans 11:36)
