AS WE LEAD.
Grab your bible and lets read.
As a child we find joy in things people do for us, but as an adult we find joy in things we can do for ourselves.
I’ll take it a step further and say that as a child we find joy in what adults can do for us, but as an adult we find joy in what we can do for our children/others.
What is the role of Christian men? Honor and responsibility!
“God has given the man a unique and special role in the family. His function in the family is to reflect that of Jesus Christ Himself. He is charged with nurturing and caring for every member of his family—of having that same tenderness and loving authority that Christ has for His Church.”
For husbands {Read Ephesians 5:23-30} PROTECT, PROVIDE*** Role 1
All men {Read Mark 10:42-45} * Servant. Our Duty is to SERVE** Role 2
Jesus was making a very valid point in Luke chapter 10; Very similar to the one that Joseph made to Pharoh in Genesis 41. There aren’t enough of us gathering goods, planting seeds, and collecting good crops. However, the harvest Jesus spoke of wasn’t food, but the harvest of eternal life. Our job as leaders is to either plant seeds or water them while Christ produces the increase. How we do that is by spreading the gospel and knowledge of Christ through The Word and our experience(Testimony). How can He increase if we don’t do the work. {Read Luke 10:2} “THE HARVEST IS TRULY GREAT, BUT THE LABORERS ARE FEW…”
…WELCOME BACK.
There is a harvest coming! In the story of Joseph, he interpreted Pharaoh’s dream. His dream meant there would be 7 years of harvest and then 7 years of famine. Joseph gave glory to God in that he knew interpretation of dreams wasn’t of his own accord, but God who made it clear. Along with giving glory, Abba granted interpretation and Joseph was able to advise Pharoh on how he can preserve the people of Egypt. The story can be found in {Genesis 41:34-36}. He encouraged that Pharoh choose someone he trusts to plant during the good season, then collect 7 years worth of wheat to store away for the people of Egypt for the famine. The goal was that when famine occurred, they would still be able to supply food so no one would starve. Instead of Pharoh finding someone who was already a part of his staff, he appointed Joseph to be the one. In giving Glory to God, by not taking any credit for the gift he was given and serving, not only did Abba grant the interpretation, but he also allowed Joseph to instantly be ELEVATED to a leadership position. Just like he said in Mark 10. We must be servants first before we lead. That revelation was given to me some years back, “In order to lead you must first know how to follow”. Our role as Men who are followers of Christ is that we must prepare for the harvest! We must prepare for harvest naturally for ourselves and our families; spiritually for our Families and for this world. People are missing out on Christ and all that good that comes with being a believer, including the HARVEST.
I will end with this scripture found {Read Luke 10:21-22 NLT}.
We must find Joy as children of God in the gifts, revelation, and interpretation that He give us. At the same time, we must find Joy in being leaders and imparting the gifts, revelation, and interpretation that He gives us to those who are childlike in the faith! WE NEED GOD TO SURVIVE!