I had the amazing privilege of going to Dallas Baptist University for both my degrees. It helped me understand ministry in a unique way. I got the business side and the spiritual side. One thing they spoke on in every class was the concept of servant leadership – I’m not exaggerating, we spoke about it in math class. That is how much they believe in this concept.
If we look at the life of Christ, we see that He was the greatest example of this idea. The best example of His servant – leadership is found in John 13 where He, God in flesh, bends down and washes the dirtiest part of the disciple’s body-their feet. If He were an Earthly king, that would be below Him. But the Kimgdom of Heaven operates in paradox to this world.
You & I (if you consider yourself a Christian) are citizens of Jesus’ Kimgdom and are, therefore, servant-leaders. I’m not just talking to Pastors, Ministry leaders, Worship leaders, Youth pastors, or anyone else that could be considered a leader in the church. No, if you are a follower of Christ, then that makes you a leader!
Christians, as leaders, we must set an example and show Christ to everyone. You and I have a great duty to fulfill the call of action from our Lord:
“But Jesus called them to Himself and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.””
Mark 10:42-45 NKJV
Live your life in service of others. Don’t worry about what they can & cannot give you. That is not your worry. God has you in His hands.
Let’s do something for someone else this week-no matter how small. It could be opening a door for somebody, buying a person lunch, visiting a sick person, or helping someone in need. You know what you can do – so do it!
Live fearlessly, dear friends, and be blessed!
Boldly Radiant 