Colossians 1:23
The only condition is that you fully believe the Truth, standing in it steadfast and firm, strong in the Lord, convinced of the Good News that Jesus died for you and never shifting from trusting Him to save you. This is wonderful news that came to each of you and is now spreading all over the world. And I, Paul have the joy of telling it to others.
Paul was an interesting character to say the least, and I don’t think he read many books on leadership. He came by it naturally with the help of the Holy Spirit. But if he had chosen a book or guide, it might have been by Henri Nouwen entitled “In the Name of Jesus: Reflection on Christian Leadership”. Nouwen wrote this book from a very different and enlightened perspective, as he was a university professor who worked extensively with developmentally disabled adults. His goals and questions are different from others. He didn’t wonder if people would take him seriously or if he would accomplish all his goals. Nouwen didn’t need written proof that progress was being made. He only asked the question time and time again, “Do you love Jesus?” Henri dealt with people who were lonely and sometimes full of fear and despair, but he wanted them to know the heart of Jesus, a heart that forgives, cares, and heals. “The Christian leader for the future is the one who truly know the heart of God as it has become flesh in the living Jesus”, he writes.
Paul could have been the author of Nouwen’s book and as we know the author of many famous and inspiring Christian books (Romans, Corinthians, Ephesians, and so on).
Verse 23 says it the best “And I Paul have the joy of telling it to others”
What are we waiting for, we have the guide and we have the Instructor. Let’s Share the JOY!
Sandy Drucker
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