Leading Like the Lamb

 Ezekiel I7-19; Revelations 7

“For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

Revelation 7:17

Our model of leadership, if we know and follow Jesus, comes from this picture of authority in the throne room of God. At the center of the throne of God is the Lamb that was slain for the sins of the world. Leadership in God’s kingdom exists for others, not for self-advancement. The Lamb is our Shepherd. Leadership protects, provides, and guides those we are serving. The Lamb guides us to springs of living water. Leadership in the way of Jesus recognizes the thirst within each of us cannot be satisfied by more money, sex, or power. We lead others to the living water of the Spirit who alone satisfies. God both satisfies and comforts us as he wipes the tears and pain from our eyes. Leadership in Christ’s kingdom must be focused on making life easier and be marked by ‘shalom’, not “more bricks or straw”. (1Corinthians 3:11-13)

Will we lead like the Lamb, even as we follow him?

“Lord Jesus, you are my model of leadership. Lead through me, for your glory.”