3. Real men lead courageously.

Men were created to lead, but when Adam sinned, his leadership failed as well.  Notice that Jesus led where Adam didn’t.  He set direction all through His life and called others to follow Him.  A man needs to have enough confidence, enough substance, enough weight in his life that when he’s around others, he can call them to follow him either in word or action.

Jesus had that kind of substance.  He led by example by caring for, loving, and protecting those He called to follow Him.  He said, “I am the good shepherd, and I lay down My life for My sheep.”  He also said, “I have come that you might have life, and have it abundantly.”  His words always led to action.  He did lay down His life for His followers, and He did (and does) give those He leads an abundant life full of purpose, meaning, and hope.  Jesus led courageously, and so too will a real man.  Jesus made COURAGE available to us in Him!