Triple Role-Witness- Leader- Commander

UV 1436/10,000 Triple Role : Witness, Leader, Commander
Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people

Isaiah 55 v 4

In this world we have witnesses only for negative events- crimes, accidents, misdemeanour but we do not examine witnesses who speak of the positive, the truth, the good events and happenings. A leader is a witness of the truth to the people who follow him. Jesus is given by God as a witness to people of the truth about God, eternal life and salvation. He is the Prince of peace not by virtue of the royal garments or royal residence or titles or wealth or high birth but by virtue of the witness He gave of God Almighty. Jesus is the perfect leader who asked nothing for Himself and gave Himself fully. He is given as a covenant to the people. He stands surety for God’s promises.

The greatest men who walked on earth looked for leadership to Jesus- be it the saints of the New Testament times or men like M.K. Gandhi or Martin Luther King Jr. The principles He taught are counter intuitive- to resist evil and overcome evil not with greater evil but by holding on to the truth. Jesus unlike them is not just a historical personality who is no more. But He remains a witness to our spirits. He leads us and commands us every day of our lives. He is given all power and authority in heaven and on earth. We too are called to be His witnesses.
Daniel wrote that the wise who lead many into righteousness are like the stars that shine forever. When we witness to the truth of Jesus, we too become leaders and commanders. As witnesses for Jesus, we speak of what we have seen, heard and experienced. As witnesses we are only expected to be truthful and we do not have to exaggerate anything. As leaders we lead many into righteousness. Knowing Jesus and emulating Him is wisdom. We drink daily at the fount of His wisdom and knowledge-the word of God. We are set free when we surrender our minds to Jesus and our thoughts to His Word. Our yoke or bondage to this world is broken. We can then lead many into freedom and righteousness. Obeying the commands of God makes us commanders to the people. Jesus has delegated all power and authority that He enjoys in Heaven and on earth to His commanders on earth. We too can command sickness to be healed, spirits to depart, peace to descend.
Prateep V Philip