Leaders and Followers

During this General Election campaign, much of the focus is on the leaders of the assorted political parties. Every statement and action is scrutinised, and we are left wondering which leader is worthy of our attention. 

Living in a new area, and not being fully up to speed with the history of this particular constituency, I am uncertain where my vote might be most tactfully deployed. But there are still some days to go to find out how I might vote.

But the point of leaders is that they are supposed to be worth following. The leader with no followers is not much of a leader!

The writer of the letter to the Hebrews knew that that was true for those who were supposed to be followers of Jesus. 

Hence, he gave us this great exhortation.'Let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people;then you won’t become weary and give up. After all, you have not yet given your lives in your struggle against sin.' (Hebrews 12.1-4)

Life is tough for all of us, in different ways. If we are to endure the struggles we face, Jesus is our best example and helper. He willingly went to the Cross, and rose victorious, and is now glorified, in the place of power and authority. So Jesus is supremely able to help us with our daily struggles.

He alone is a leader worth following!

Hallelujah, what a Saviour!

Best wishes,

Richard