Jesus sent a clear message to all those who would follow Him that leadership was to be first and foremost an act of service.
"Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
-Matthew 20:28-
We should do the same, we should learn that leadership is about service. It is how we serve the people around us. Being a servant to other people than being a commander.
Here is an example in the Bible where Jesus is being a servant to His disciples.
John 13:3-17 (It is where Jesus washes the disciples feet)
Jesus was not supposed to be on his knees cleaning his disciples’ feet, but through this he showed them that they that they are called to be a servant as he is. Jesus understood God had given him all this power, but also understood God trusted him with it. One of the challenges of servant leadership is understanding what a servant is. A lot of times associate a servant as a few actions, but Jesus understood it wasn’t just what he did, but who he is. Servanthood is a lifestyle without pride and ego, and with confidence in one’s self, and authentic love for others. Jesus showed his disciples servanthood by getting on his knees to wash his disciples’ feet. How can we serve others around us?
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