#ServantLeader

Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant~Matthew 20:25-26

I love football and what I love even more is to see humble young men who use the talent that God gave them to lift Him higher.  They have been given a platform and they are using it to glorify God.  Yesterday, in a pre-game interview a rookie quarterback(DeShaun Watson) shared a pearl of  wisdom that he received from his coaches.  He said that it is important for him to not just be a leader, but a servant leader. Praise God!

I am a firmly believe that you can't lead if you are unable to follow.  A leader must first follow Christ and His example.  Jesus didn't His time here in this earth serving others.  He healed the sick, raised the dead, fed the hungry good for their stomachs and their souls.  He worked. He did not receive , but emptied Himself so that we could be filled.

Leadership requires humility and a willingness to look beyond ourselves .  It requires more than just casually tossing out scripture, but rather a lifestyle that lives those scriptures out loud.  Whatever authority God has given us is to be used to lift others up; to point them to the source of all hope-Jesus.  Leadership is not being the first to be heard or seen.  It is hiding behind Jesus so that His work can be accomplished.

Father help me to be a servant leader in my home and on my job. There is more that You require of me, so may I let go of those things that weigh me down.  Help me to care for those You have placed in my care.  May I follow hard after You Lord.  Show me the way.  In Jesus name I pray. Amen