…. (Jesus gathered them together, privately, and
quietly took them away to Bethsaida. (Luke 9:10)
Do you take time to concentrate on your
people? Remember, Paul said, “the greatest of these (values) is love (1
Corinthians 13:13).” Jesus said the commandments all speak of loving God and
other people (Matthew 22:37-40). Your people are fighting the fight each day
against fierce opposition, and as a minority in a world that does not play by
the same rules. If they are to persevere, they need you to show them some love.
It is not surprising that Luke’s abbreviated
account of the accountability meeting is immediately followed by a time of team
building. Jesus knows people. He understands that work can make you weary, even
successful work. He understands that the conflict that can be part of
accountability can be discouraging. He knows that people who are accustomed to
rejection are looking for signs of their falling from favor. It is difficult
for them to be authentic and focused in those times. So, Jesus made time to
invest in His people, assuring them of their value to Him.
There is much work to do, and it is very
challenging to find time for the work of restoration. But, it is valuable,
important work. Find the time to invest in loving your people.
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