Never to young

Today's lesson is youth group was Leadership. This was a great message and one that I think really needs to be taught. I know that I needed to hear it. (:

Jesus called them together and said, "You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over then, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave to all.

                                        Mark 10: 42-44

We can all be leaders. We all have the opportunity, as servants of God, to lead others to him. Like I said we are Servants. In order to be a leader we must be servants as well. We are all servants of God. We cant lead others to God when we don't have God ourselves. We must be a slave to God. As a leader we must also be a servant.

What makes a leader? That is a good question and we can find the answer in Titus 1:5-9.

        The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order what is left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the change of being wild and disobedient. Since and overseer manages God's house hold, he must be blameless not overbearing, not quick- tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute to those who oppose it.

Yes that is alot to take in at once. Basically to be a leader you need to know the bible. You need to use the bible as a way to encourage others. You cant tell someone something and have no proof. A leader must love what is good not what is bad. A leader needs to have the values mentioned in Titus.

How can we expect to lead others when we don't live as we preach? We cant. Every decision we make in life should be led by God. Acts 6:1-7 is another great scripture to refer to when talking about leading. Like I said earlier to be a leader we must also be a servant. As a leader you want it to be God who is leading you. Let him direct your life, live as he tells you to.

So I used part of this next scripture I will quote in my last post. It can also tie in with leading.

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set and example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12

Just as I used this verse in purity it is also good for leadership. As young people, we are often looked down on and feel like we cant lead others. People will tell you your not mature enough, or you don't have what it takes to lead. That is untrue! You are never to young to do great things! Be an example to those who look down on you. Let your love for God be shown. Do not ever think you are to young to lead others to Christ. Do not ever think you are to young to lead in general. Live up to who God sis calling you to be and who he wants you to be. Live your life enjoying God, and lead others to that same Joy.

Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of scripture, to preaching and to teaching. Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you. Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. Watch your live and doctrine closely. Persevere in then, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.            1 Timothy 4:13-16

If your gift is leading others and telling the good news of God, do not hide that. No matter how old you are if you devote yourself to reading and living by the bible you can do amazing things! Let it be known to others that you devote your life to God. Let them see the progress and the changes made in your life. Making it public to others, is one way of being a leader. If you do not only will you be saved, but those who listen to you will also be saved.

Be a leader. Be a servant. Never hide from what you are called to do because you believe you are to young. Read the scripture. Live as God wants you to. Let it known to others that you have faith. You are never to young to do remarkable things!

                                                  God bless <3

                                                         Love,
                                                             Heaven April