With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility

The disciples were called to carry forward the message of Jesus Christ. To continue the work of Christ. To preach and live the message of the cross and the resurrection. The power given to the disciples is not just any power—it is the power that is in Christ. We, as leaders who believe in the work of Jesus Christ, have the responsibility to keep this message alive.

In our last article, we learned about the leader who has hope in the midst of fear. In John 20:19-23, we see a progression from fear to security, from uncertainty to clarity. As we can see in this passage: the situation out of control (v. 19), Jesus takes control of the situation (v. 20), and Jesus, in control of the situation, calls the disciples to responsibility (v. 21-22).

Do we need Jesus Christ to appear in a room in order to understand our responsibility?

No! I don’t think so. The passage clearly shows us our responsibility as leaders, the power we have through the Spirit, and the message of the cross and the resurrection is enough. The gospel is enough. It is not time for us, Christ-centered leaders, to become comfortable, but instead to carry the message of the cross and the resurrection, the gospel. For, as we saw in John 20, in moments when the situation is out of control, only Jesus Christ can bring peace, because He is peace!

We, as leaders, need to lead with our eyes on the greatest Leader of all time. He is Peace in turbulent times. We must continue the work He began. This responsibility does not apply only to leaders who work in churches and ministries that proclaim the resurrection of Jesus Christ; it applies to any leader in any organization. This responsibility is for leaders in business organizations, banks, technology, entrepreneurs, etc. We have the power of the Holy Spirit given to us to continue the work that Jesus Christ began.

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility.