Lead Like Jesus

Scripture calls us to let the reality of our love for Christ be seen in our relationships with fellow believers. We are called minister to others according to their needs: to pray for one another, to be considerate of one another, to love one another, to exhort and encourage one another, to carry one another’s burdens, to forgive one another, even to rebuke one another, if ne...

Peter knew the power of Jesus’ forgiveness. After swearing that he would never forsake Jesus, he slept through prayer and then denied and abandoned Jesus. Paul mentions, almost as an aside, Jesus’ private appearance to Peter after his resurrection. What this must have meant to Peter! Have you known forgiveness this complete? How has it transformed your life?

For what I...

God has given us everything we need in Jesus. Peter says that we have all we need for life and godliness in God’s promises. Paul tells us that we have every spiritual blessing in Christ. As leaders, Jesus has commissioned us to go in His name and authority. What do you trust Him to supply today?

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed ...

God has given us everything we need in Jesus. Peter says that we have all we need for life and godliness in God’s promises. Paul tells us that we have every spiritual blessing in Christ. As leaders, Jesus has commissioned us to go in His name and authority. What do you trust Him to supply today?

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed ...

To be filled with the Spirit is to live all of life in light of God’s presence. Praise and thanksgiving highlight His presence and activity. As we focus on God’s goodness, our hearts are shaped to trust Him more, our minds are renewed, and our relationships are transformed. As you meditate on this Scripture passage, ask God how you can intentionally create an atmosphere of pr...