But this can be so difficult, right? Self-absorption gets the best of us.
Think about Jesus. He wasn’t simply interested in doing ministry and showing off his God-man uniqueness. Though I wouldn’t have blamed him for it.
Who was his main ministry to? A group of rag-tag disciples. He hung with them, ate with them, laughed with them, taught them, did everything with them. He didn’t hold back what he knew. His goal, essentially, was to replace himself in them.
Consider John 14:12-14:
Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father. Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.”
Greater works. I still can’t believe that. Jesus said those who believe in Him will do greater works than Him! Talk about discipleship.
So let me leave you with a challenging question:
Are you empowering people to be better and do greater things than you? Or are you holding people back in order to serve your agenda and be the center of attention?
This article on emotionally healthy worship leaders originally appeared here.