I remember times when I was playing with my university basketball team. Every game was like a battle, as that was our first season with our new team, with new players, new relationships, and new teamwork. But one player on our team was particularly special. Before every game in our locker room, he encouraged our team and challenged us to be better athletes. He was our definitive heartbeat for the team. He was a great example for me to empower others. But before our last game, we had to play against the top teams of that year’s championship.
Our leader and motivator found that he could not encourage us at that time; and for some reason, my friend opposed him and said that we were winners and could do this. I believed him 100%. On game day, I was filled with lots of confidence, and I was playing the role of motivator. And that night, we became champions.
During the time when Paul was coming to Jerusalem again, he was not new to the team of disciples, yet he had to convince others with the powerful message of the Gospel. He was so confident at the message that he believed it came directly from the Lord; and he was right. The best thing to remember as a leader is to have the initiative to take a step with no fear and follow Jesus so that your team will practically see how you live and what you say. Paul came with young Titus and gave him a chance to see how to share the Gospel with power. As such, he empowered him and others to be strong followers of Jesus Christ.
