The Power to Serve

                                                                                                               

“Humility begets servanthood.”

                                                                 READ: Mathew 23:11          

                                                                                                                                By Ben Dankaka      

Behind closed doors, most leaders don’t like the idea of “servanthood” because it conjures feelings of bondage in their minds. They don’t want to see their roles as burdensome because they’ve been conditioned to think by their cultures that leadership positions are comfort zones. But Jesus disagrees. Christ expects leaders to act as servants. One day, He said to His disciples, “The greatest among you will be your servant.” In other words, “the leader among you should be the servant”. This leadership philosophy is the key to becoming the most powerful person in any group or setting. 

 But we cannot become true leaders unless we humble ourselves. Jesus said, “whoever humbles himself will be exalted”. Christ recommends humility in leadership because it is the only way a leader can truly serve. If we are to go by the teachings of Christ, anyone who isn’t willing to serve should simply stay away from any leadership position. But that’s not what Jesus actually wants. Jesus wants us to be humble so we can be able to serve others. When we humble ourselves at every given situation, our self-interest is thrown out and replaced with a desire to meet the needs of others. 

Prayer/Confession: Dear Lord, fill me up with a humble spirit. Amen.

REFERENCES/FURTHER STUDY: 

 Mathew 23:1-12

Matthew 24:45-47

Philippians 2:3

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