[The Mayor]

January 23, 2006

Lead Them To Jesus

Read:
1 Corinthians 3:4-8

When one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," are you not carnal? —1 Corinthians 3:4

Bible In One Year: Exodus 7-8; Matthew 15:1-20

Over the years of working with Sports Spectrum magazine, I've heard many stories about athletes and the help they receive from spiritual mentors. That relationship is usually helpful, but occasionally it seems that the athlete is not guided toward the true source of divine power.

I interview many athletes who illustrate this point. When I say, "Tell me about your faith," they reply, "Our chaplain really helps us. We know that we can go to him with anything. He is always there for us. We really believe in the chaplain."

I'm glad that the chaplain is there for them, but I'm sad that the name of Jesus is seldom mentioned. It seems that their focus is on the human helper and that their true source of power, Jesus, is being ignored.

We must remember not to let our devotion to a leader replace our devotion to Christ. Paul reminded us that "neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase" (1 Corinthians 3:7). Too often, we put our focus on the leader and not on the One the leader is following.

Are you a leader? Teach people to follow the Savior, not you the servant. Are you a follower? Follow only those who point toward Jesus—not themselves. —Dave Branon

They truly lead who lead by love
And humbly serve the Lord;
Their lives will bear the Spirit's fruit
And magnify His Word. —D. De Haan

Looking for a leader? Follow the Lord.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Who Is This Man Who Says He's God?

[Gabz]

I almost by passed this ping as I was about to call it a night.........but realized I needed to see your daily offering before I went to sleep.

Thanks you. I feel better about that which I must tackle in the morning. My daughter has been having problems on the bus, but hasn't told anyone about them until this weekend, so I need to deal with the problem in the morning. And that means taking her to school, so I won't be around.

God bless all.

[luvie]

BAND OF BROTHERS

They're a band of brothers
Who fight for our freedom
Who risk their lives
And get mistreated.

They go to a place
So far from home
Where freedom is not a value
Their people own.

They go with pride
Courage and commitment
Fighting each day
Fighting each minute.

Sitting in trenches
Of dirt and mud
Watching and waiting
For the enemy to come.

They're there for a reason
They know what for
They're there to bring freedom
Through this operation of war.

~~~~~~By Andy Tremmel~~~~~~
Copyright 2003

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

GOD PROTECT OUR TROOPS!!

[MEG33]

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On Patrol Over The Persian Gulf

May God Keep Safe All Who Serve Our Country

[.30Carbine]

AMEN! THANK YOU!

[Billie]