09
Jul '20
How to Be Used of God in a Mighty Way
09
Jul '20
Matthew 20:26-28
“But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
Introduction: Jesus is in the life-changing business! He was the greatest leader that ever lived. His influence and resurrection power is still transforming people, communities, and cultures today. In fact, it will continue to do so until time is no more. How did He do it? What was His strategy? Does He impart to His followers the same capability? Consider His Life and Legacy:
1. How did Jesus Christ influence those around Him in a MIGHTY way? (Matt 4, 6, 11, 17, 26)
{4 strategies}
A. He “Called” (chose) them! (Matt 4:19)
“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men”
B. He “Mentored” them! (Matt 11:28-30)
“Come unto me all ye that are weary and heavy laden…I will give you rest..”
C. He “Commissioned” them! (John 20:21)
“As the Father sent me so sent I you.”
D. He “Empowered” them! (Luke 24; Acts 1, 2)
{4 strategies}
A. He “Called” (chose) them! (Matt 4:19)
“Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men”
B. He “Mentored” them! (Matt 11:28-30)
“Come unto me all ye that are weary and heavy laden…I will give you rest..”
C. He “Commissioned” them! (John 20:21)
“As the Father sent me so sent I you.”
D. He “Empowered” them! (Luke 24; Acts 1, 2)
2. How does Jesus gives us the same ability to Influence people around us in a MIGHTY way? (Matt 20:26)
“And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples.”
A. Go beside them – Emotionally
B. Go before them – Spiritually
C. Go behind them – Verbally
“And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples.”
A. Go beside them – Emotionally
B. Go before them – Spiritually
C. Go behind them – Verbally
Conclusion: Just as the disciples had to yield to the Master Teacher, the Potter, the Lord of Lords and King of Kings, we must first submit and yield to His Lordship! Then, requiring and needing to be filled by His Holy Spirit, we must be emptied of ourselves in order to be filled with His resurrection power! Then, as we walk in faith and in fellowship with our God, we can be used in a MIGHTY way for His glory!
Love y’all,
Dr. Randy Reese