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Being led by the Spirit

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Some of us are natural born leaders.  But that doesn't get us off the hook when it comes to our relationship with Christ. Jesus is the  Leader.  And when leaders follow the  Leader, all is well.  Oh we ruffle many feathers along the way - after all, the real Jesus offended many when He walked this earth.  But our humility is tied into our connection to Christ.  Jesus was the most humble person ever.  Yet He was all-powerful, very bold, and He knew Who He was.  He is God's one and only begotten Son.  He of all people could have "lorded" His Lordship over us.  But He came to serve us.  He was a natural born Leader.  He led by example.  He led by teaching others truth.  He had many followers not because of His charisma and charm, but because there was something about Him.  People could not deny (although they tried!) His Presence had a power about it as never seen before. He not only healed the sick, raised the dead, gave sight to the blind, but He forgave people their s