Doom to those who, because they have the kind of power to pull it off on a grand scale, lie awake at night scheming evil.
MATTHEW 20:25-26 (NLT)
But Jesus called them together and said, "You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant..."
THE ESSENCE
Jesus' servant approach to power and authority is completely counter-cultural.
DAILY FODDER
Jesus' approach to power is plain and clear, but so many of those who claim to follow him choose a standard cultural approach wrapped in religious terminology. How does that happen?
PRAYER
Thank you, Jesus, for showing us through your life and sacrifice that there is another way to lead. Forgive us embracing the world's approach to power and control, wrapping it in servant language. We can't even see that we're doing it. I have a small amount of power. Help me to adopt your approach to using it. I see that as my calling and goal. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
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.
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 will 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 will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
