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A Kingdom Leader is open to learning from other people God places in their life. The eternal classroom of life helps us discover the traits we need to develop and refine. John the disciple was a stormy, wild, uncontrolled, confrontational, insulting, ambitious, driven, pushy, racist and intolerant man. Jesus positions him to become the disciple of love!
 
Who has God brought into your life for practical lessons in relationships? Are you open to learning new ways of relating to others or do you prefer to remain a son of thunder? Is change very hard for you to seriously consider? John describes himself as the disciple whom Jesus loved. He loved him so much he was willing to assist him through his mother Mary.

John 19:26 (NIV)

• 26 When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here is your son,” 

Look around today for the people God has placed there for your benefit. All of us need the dross of our heart removed so Jesus becomes the perfect reflection in our daily life.
 
We are thankful for so many who have shaped our minds and hearts. Some of you have been those people in our life. Thank you.
 
Cathy and Danny Sartin

 
(1) The Holy Bible: New International Version. Electronic ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996, c1984, S. John 19:26Copyright © Danny Sartin. All Rights Reserved. Photos taken by Cathy and Danny Sartin in Africa.
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