The Law of Connection: Jesus Always Met Needs First (Luke 8:24-9:6)

Extracted from The Maxwell Leadership Bible

Jesus always approached people to meet their needs before He asked them to follow or obey Him. After He delivered the demonized man in Gadara, the man wanted to do something in return. Jesus told him to return to his hometown and spread the news of God's kingdom. The man acted as he did in response to a leader who practiced the Law of Connection. Gratitude nearly always follows grace. Look at the connection and response to these verses alone:

The Leader Connects The People's Response
1. Jesus calmed the sea for the disciples (8:24) 1. They were sent out (9:1-6)
2. Jesus delivered the demonized man (8:33) 2. He was to preach at home (8:39)
3. Jesus healed the woman's blood disease (8:47) 3. She was to exhibit peace (8:48)
4. Jesus raised Jairus's daughter from the dead (8:54) 4. He was to feed and minister (8:55)

Comment:
Every leader must learn to practice what he preaches, meet the needs of those he wants to lead, if they are to follow him.