Most leaders, by nature, have a desire to lead other people, but what about a desire to follow? Tim Hawkins challenges leaders to be disciples first. Beyond a passion for young people, a passion for ministry, or a passion to lead or speak, there should be a consistent passion to know Jesus and to grow into his image. It’s our calling to be branches grafted to the vine, drawing nourishment directly from God and not any other source. Only an intimate relationship with God provides the supernatural flow of empowered leadership and influence, not anything external. Far beyond any trappings of ministry and service, our greatest desire, treasure and fixation should be the relationship we have with him.
I need to continually search my heart for any self-serving motives or ambition that affects my leadership, and ensure that my heart is hungry for God alone, and submissive to his direction and leading.
As Tim Hawkins conveyed:
“Hang out with Jesus. Worship Jesus. Love Jesus. Read Jesus’ word. Pray to Jesus. Sink your foundations deeper into Jesus. Get immersed in Jesus. Be surrounded by him and engulfed in him.” (p.36)
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