Just like a newborn baby’s first impulse is to receive
milk, a newborn leader’s first instinct is to give something. Giving is a
leader’s natural inclination because Leaders Give!
To be a leader, one must give something:
encouragement, motivation, instruction, comfort, time, or money. One who
refuses to give refuses to lead.
From start to finish, Jesus’ model of leadership is
based on giving. When Jesus turned water into wine at the wedding at Cana in
Galilee, He gave His very first miracle.
While calling His disciples, they were frustrated
after experiencing a failed fishing expedition. Jesus took the initiative and
gave them encouragement to try again, released His power so that they could
succeed, and invited them to become a part of something great.
After noticing Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector trying
to see Jesus by climbing in a tree, Jesus told him that he was going to stay at
his house that night. At that moment, Jesus gave a man despised by his
community recognition, unconditional acceptance, favor, and friendship.
During His earthly ministry, Jesus gave a lot! Among the
other things He freely gave were forgiveness, healing, inspiration, food,
courage, grace, acceptance, knowledge, comfort, deliverance, revelation,
instruction, an example to follow, hope, love, and, ultimately, His life. The
gift of His life paved the way for salvation for all human beings. God led the
way to redeem us and gave His Son Jesus to close the deal. He did it because
God is the ultimate leader and Leaders Give!
Daily, Dallas Leadership Foundation’s leaders lay down
our lives for the work God has called us to do in Dallas. We’re asking you as a
leader to do the same by giving to DLF on Sept. 22. 2016, which is North Texas
Giving Day. Give to help DLF continue to lead in neighborhoods, schools, and in
and out of prison. Do it because that’s what we do: Leaders Give!
To learn how you can lead by giving today, visit dlftx,org.
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