In Matthew 28:1–7, Jesus rose from the dead accompanied by a violent earthquake and the appearance of an angel. Blazing like a lightning bolt, the angel rolled back the stone covering the tomb, severely shocking the men who were posted guard. In contrast, his words to the women who had come to Christ’s final resting place were calming and reassuring: “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’” Notice all the verbs that are past tense. One learns from their leader by observing their past actions, decisions, and victories. Next, consider the present tense verbs the angel applied to them: “Come, see, go, tell.” Serving leaders proactively respond to the model of the one they follow, multiplying his influence and life to others.​

Lead, love, and serve, like Jesus!

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KEY QUESTIONS: Who is currently observing my actions, decisions, and victories? What do they see when I deal with failure? Who am I following? What parts of their model should I copy? How can I multiply their influence to others?