Everything Jesus: A Jesus-centered Approach to Love, Life, and Leadership

Everything Jesus: A Jesus-centered Approach to Love, Life, and Leadership

Daniel McKee | 2024

Abstract

The invitation to arrange our whole lives with Jesus at the center will require intentionality on our part, and Everything Jesus will get you moving in this direction. Jesus is the chief cornerstone, anchoring all aspects of our lives (Ephesians 2:20). By fixing our eyes on Jesus, we are reminded of his sacrificial love, which becomes our model for loving others unconditionally (Hebrews 12:1-2). Keeping Jesus at the center of everything allows us to access his strength and guidance. We learn to lead with humility and compassion and develop a focus on equipping and serving others. Everything Jesus is broken down into three sections focusing on how to love, live, and lead like Jesus.

Love, like Jesus, is centered on the Father’s affirmation of Jesus during his baptism. Before Jesus worked for the Father, he was affirmed by the Father saying, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him, I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17). The Baptism of Jesus serves as a blueprint for believers to establish their lives on God’s unconditional love. Living like Jesus means aligning our thoughts, attitudes, and actions with his teachings. The Beatitudes provide a glimpse into the power of living from kingdom principles. To embrace the Beatitudes, it is essential to practice humility, compassion, and righteousness, even when it seems countercultural or challenging. Lead like Jesus challenges prevalent leadership paradigms, offering a profound alternative. Delving into instances like Jesus washing the disciples’ feet, cursing the fig tree, and overturning tables in the temple prompts candid discussions on servant leadership and authority, revealing a more practical approach to leadership.