the encounter

Grace ignites desire. It infuses hope. It creates passion. On the opposite side, condemnation destroys desire. Rejection frustrates. Angry demands remove all interest.

God leads with grace. He removed all condemnation, rejection, guilt, and demands for perfection when Jesus died for the failings of man. For those who’s hearts are penetrated and changed by this message, there is new life!

This new life renews how we relate to others. Because we are led with grace, we have the freedom to lead others with that same grace.

We finish with the final principles how to lead with grace.

5. let others see you be honest about your struggles
This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. hebrews 4:15

Jesus was a man tempted as we are. He does not hide that part of His life. Instead it becomes one of the ways that He closely relates to us.

6. use questions more than commands
He said to them, But who do you say that I am? luke 9:20a

You can’t win someone’s desire and heart by continually commanding and demanding their allegiance. Part of leading with grace involves using questions to help others see their own heart. As they do, they have the greater potential to change.

7. laugh with and enjoy others
and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so will your God rejoice over you. isaiah 62:5b

For the Lordyour God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” zephaniah 3:17

One of the often-missed truths of Scripture is the unbelievable delight and joy that God has over His children. Not something that He one day will have, but something He has right now. Stop for a minute and bask in that. Then pass that same grace on to those you lead.

8. hurt with them instead of scolding and reminding them of what they’ve done
Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. lamentations 3:22-23

When God forgives, He removes guilt and shame completely. It is gone, removed. In its place is mercy, grace, and love. Reminders of failure only cause greater heartache and loss of joy.

Live these out with your children, grandchildren, students, friends, family, employees and watch their world and your’s change.

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God leads with grace. If He led by continually reminding us of our failures and flaws, no man could stand. No one would have hope and no one would have desire for God. Instead, He sent His Son to die for our failures so that we could be forgiven and freed from condemnation.

Grace like that overwhelms and wins our heart.

This is the same kind of grace that God calls us to relate and lead with. Whether you are grandparent, parent, teacher, coach, employer, employee, brother, sister, or friend, you are an influencer of others. You have the opportunity to relate with the same kind of grace that God shows.

Are you relating like that? Here are a few simple ways to identify if you are leading with grace or with condemnation. Grace leads to desire. Condemnation kills.

How do you relate and motivate the people in your life?

1. Do you point out their weaknesses, failures, and flaws?
2. Do you attempt to control their choices?
3. Do you try to force them into spiritual choices?
4. Do you focus on their performance?
5. Do you become angry at their failures?

These do little to instill desire and drive. Instead they only frustrate and destroy desire. The Scripture says it this way:

For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. 2 Corinthians 3:6b

Next, we’ll take a look at the specific ways to lead and motivate others with grace.

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