In Matthew 24:1–2, Jesus shared his opinion on the monumental accomplishments of humanity when his disciples pointed him toward the impressive temple buildings. “Do you see all these things?” he asked. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” Too often we focus on the temporal rather than on the eternal. We admire the architectural wonders in our world and other tangible expressions of greatness. But what truly impresses people fails to impress God. Jesus was concerned with internal changes—building a heavenly kingdom by developing the character of human temples—rather than external fabrications made by human hands. Ask yourself what motivates you the most in leadership. Is it the construction of programs and structures, or the growth of people? Serving leaders get excited about developing humanity rather than the inanimate façades of temporality.

Lead, love, and serve, like Jesus!

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KEY QUESTIONS: How much time do I give to building the eternal in contrast to that which is temporal? What program or structure needs to be put in place currently for growing people? Which one(s) need to be tweaked or terminated?