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Jesus Had an Internal Blueprint

Through the years, thoughtful students have studied the life and ministry of Jesus Christ from many and varied points of view. He is teacher, healer, evangelist, prophet, and discipler, to name just a few of his perceived roles. He spent days in some places and moved on rather quickly from others, leaving needs unmet and questions unanswered. He seemed to know when to stay and when to leave. He had an internal blueprint, a road map that seemed to guide him where he went, how long he stayed, what he did, and with whom he spent his time.

Well-Balanced, Well-Paced, and Well-Prepared

Jesus had an ability to know when to say “yes” or “no” to a perceived need (Mark 1:35-39; Luke 5: 15-16). He knew when it was time for rest and time for work. He accomplished more in 3 and a half years than many do in a lifetime. He never seemed to be in a hurry or “be driven onto a reef of frustration by other people’s demands.” He was well-balanced, well-paced, and well-prepared as each new day dawned. We can learn much as we observe what Jesus did and didn’t do.

In her excellent and provocative book, Jesus, CEO, Laurie Beth Jones made the following observation about the varied-but-focused ministry of Jesus. “Jesus had tremendous energy, and he knew how to direct it. He was so clear about his mission that he avoided many real and potential energy leaks.”

Avoid Energy Leaks

Everything I have read and studied about leaders leads me to believe that they are very careful about these “energy leaks.” It is easy to spend time, but the wise invest time for maximum impact. The area where we win or lose this battle is how we spend time with people. Those we decide to invest in are either passion builders or passion stealers.

A leader is a person who is always on the lookout for other potential leaders to discover, develop, and deploy. But if we are not careful, all our energy can leak out to passion stealers, stranding us on a sandbar of mediocrity and ineffectiveness.

To be continued.

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