Jesus’ System Can Be Yours
And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. (Matthew 24:14)
Not once do the gospels describe Jesus as setting goals. Yet, the gospels describe Jesus putting into practice a specific system to fulfill his divine ministry. We get a glimpse of Jesus as a child studying in the Temple. The first step in Jesus’ process was intellectually preparing for his ministry through studying the Hebrew Scriptures; only after thirty years was Jesus prepared for the next step in his process.
The next step in Jesus’ system was to create his ministry in community. Jesus walks into his community and says to twelve people who would become apostles, “follow me.” Once his Apostles are in place, he teaches them the system of sharing ministry so they can develop more disciples. Within a short time, the gospels tell us there are one hundred and fifty new disciples. Next, Jesus begins teaching them the process of embracing God and the blessing of “the kingdom of God.”
Jesus’ system includes healing miracles, sitting down and eating with undesirables, and speaking out against injustice. Jesus follows the same transparent process throughout his life and even death on the cross. “Goals Without Systems=Useless” by Tim Denning informs us, “The best systems are momentum enablers.” Jesus’ system picked up momentum throughout his earthly ministry, and his system’s momentum continued two thousand years later.
Today, consider your system for fulfilling your dreams. Have you considered what you want to accomplish in your life? Once you figure out your desires, develop a system to fulfill your aspirations. Jesus knew he wanted to share the gospel with the world. He recognized he couldn’t do it without disciples. Then, he shared his wisdom to empower his disciples to fulfill his dreams. If you want a fulfilling life, sit down, and write out your system to bring meaning and wholeness to your life. If it is good enough for Jesus, it is good enough for you and me.