Have you ever asked “Who put them in charge?” My anxiety goes up in a meeting when the power shifts to the person who seems to want the most leverage, even though each person should have an equal investment in decisions. On the flip side, I’ve said too much and created a push back that didn’t need to happen. Jesus modeled and taught a kingdom style leadership that serves out of His love. Practicing servant style leadership is not of an empire mindset. As we practice His love, we discover that God is in close grip of all outcomes and we become grateful to be participating, watching what He will do.
“Forgive me Lord for twisting your words into a formula that depends on what I attempt to do, rather than what you have already done for me. This robs me of the joy I find in fully knowing, yielding and trusting your works over mine. As I read your instruction to “Be not wise in my own eyes, to fear the Lord and to turn away from evil”, I am reminded that I cannot find wisdom in myself, but only in you. Help me to wait on you, to trust and acknowledge your perfect, holy and righteous ways. Thank you Lord for these beautiful promises. I desire to love you with all of my heart, and trust that you to direct my paths. May I seek you in the morning and learn to walk in your ways. I thank you for your abundant wisdom, understanding and blessings to me.” - Excerpt, The Narrow Way by Rich Villodas
“Living as a servant is nonnegotiable because of who Jesus, the Messiah, is. “For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). The nature of discipleship is determined by the nature of the Messiah. Jesus was the Suffering Servant. His followers also live as servants, using their power on behalf of others. They walk alongside others, seeking the other’s good, often at great cost to themselves. They, like him, live out of a servant spirit.” - Excerpt, Following Jesus: Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark by Steve Langford
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