Passing The Torch

Make disciples of all... nations... teaching them to observe all... Icommanded you.Matthew 28:19-20

Pick up any newspaper and you'll realize that big corporations rise and fall on one thing - leadership. But leadership is also crucial in other areas of life like marriage, ministry, education and one's career. Each of these areas requires strategy, discipline, and initiative. Those who don't demonstrate these qualities usually end up helping others fulfiltheir dreams.

If Jesus' only goal on earth was to die for sin, why didn't He go directly from His Baptism in the Jordan to the cross?

Because for the next three years His intention was to plant the seeds of leadership inthe lives of those who'd ultimately carry His message to the world.Because of the principles Jesus taught, His disciples were fruitful longafter He'd departed. The Gospels are His training manuals; intense preparation for those who spent every day talking, sleeping, eating and travelling with Him, so they didn't miss an opportunity to learn abouttheir mission and the methods needed to fulfil it.Jesus said, "Make disciples of all...nations...teaching them to observeall...I commanded you." And do you know what? He wants you to use the gifts He's given you! Not just to shake up your kids' and grand kids' generations - but your own! Your best contribution to future generationsis the inspiration of watching you slay your giants and move your mountains. That way when it's their turn they can pray with confidence,"God, you've done impossible things in the past and You can still dothem today." What a legacy!