Dele-a-What?

Someone commented on the role of delegation in her life in a recent post. She said, "If we all pulled away a little from our roll and reached out to someone else--wow what an impact we could have!"

That is exactly what I am talking about concerning discipleship and delegation. Delegation is not to be confused with "dumping." Delegation is equipping someone near you to do what you are doing alone, thus giving synergy to the desired outcome. Let me illustrate. I have heard it said that one draft horse can pull on a sled a weight of 2 tons. Guess how many two draft horses can pull on a sled together. Did you say 4 tons? Nope!
The answer is 12 tons! That is synergy. Jesus knows this principle; hence He sent the disciples out in pairs AFTER He had been with them for a considerable time of training.

Let me be very frank. Who are you intentionally building into so that they can help us fulfill the great commission? If you are a Christian, this type of fruit should be appearing in your life in some form or fashion! If you do not see this type of fruit in your life, do not despair. Begin to ask the Lord of the harvest to speak to your heart about "rolling up those shirt sleeves" and getting involved in delegating to your disciples. Look! The field is white unto harvest!

Pastor Noel