Today I was reading some comments following my football team's first game of the year, in an away match in Poland. It was a tricky tie, and they lost narrowly 1-0, but have a return game to play on their home territory.
The manager was upbeat and positive despite the loss.
And some people slated him for it. They said that only in our country could we celebrate a loss, and only a manager of our nationality could think not losing too many goals was a success.
I disagree with that. I imagine these people come from the old school of management that says if you shout at people loud enough and criticise them publicly, they'll pull their socks up and do better next time.
But it made me think - what was Jesus' managerial style?
He managed a team of 12 people, with more following. He organised them - sending out 72 in pairs with instructions how to proceed (Luke 10: 1-24). He was a role model to them (they followed their Rabbi closely, learning from watching him). He answered their questions when they had burning issues, so clearly he made time for them. He wasn't passive and laissez faire, because he took action, but nor was he overbearing and harsh. He appreciated the value of time out and going to a quiet place. He liked a good party. He practised what he preached. He lay down his life for his friends.
I'd like to play for his football team. Oh, I do.
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