Hey Clawson Family!

Song:

Scripture:

Matthew 20:25-28

25 But Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. 26 But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. 28 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for man.

Devotional:

Leadership can really be defined by influence. Being a leader, and therefore having influence, means we have the capacity to affect the character, development and behavior of others.

One of the non-negotiable laws of leadership and influence is that we will reproduce after our own kind. Therefore, who we are internally, the true nature of our heart, is what will ultimately determine what we sow into the lives of others. While leadership may include a title or a role, every believer is called to be an influencer, an Ambassador for Christ.

When we take the path of leadership, at any level, we are making the choice to no longer live life unto ourselves in splendid isolation from the needs of others. Rather, we choose to be poured out as healing, redemptive oil upon the lives of those who have chosen to trust that leadership grace in our lives.

To take up the responsibility of true leadership is to take up the responsibility of influencing the lives of others. It is to see others empowered to follow Christ more effectively. But we can only lead them on the path that we first have chosen to walk.

Paul said in 1 Corinthians 11:1, Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.  People should look at leaders and say with confidence, “That is who I want to be”.

The responsibility of those who carry leadership is to be vessels of purity and truth, and carriers of God’s grace and spiritual authority. Every day we touch the lives of others, regardless of our title, our role, or our calling. But how do we influence others? Is it from a place of healing and redemption? Or are we reproducing from a place of hurt and brokenness?

Journal: 

If leadership is influence, where do you have influence? How could you serve there? Answer these questions in your journal.

Training:

1 Timothy 2:1

2 says, “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”

 Take time today to pray for our president, governor, supervisors at work or school, and pastor.