“No,” Gideon replied, “I won't be your king, and my son won't be king either. Only the Lord is your ruler.”
MATTHEW 23:11 (CEV)
Whoever is the greatest should be the servant of the others.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Great leadership is about stepping away from opportunities to be the authority in charge.
DAILY FODDER
The notion of servant leadership sometimes feels romantic or noble until someone starts treating you like a servant.
PRAYER
Christ Jesus, you led by setting aside your power and authority to step down into humanity. And we treated you like dirt. Forgive me for lusting after power and control — even when I want it so I can do good. Lead me to become the type of servant leader you are. I'm going to influence the world around me by following in your footsteps. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen!
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen!
