The world measures greatness in a whole different way than Jesus did. The world says that greatness is marked by dominate leadership. Great leaders in the world’s eyes are strong, domineering figures. They are marked by their ability to lead and move men.
The disciples still did not cop on to what Jesus was doing. James and John’s mom came to ask if her boys could sit on Jesus’ right and left hands when He set up His kingdom. The others were upset about this power play and Jesus had to address the issue. He chose this time to tell them about true leadership.
“You want to be great, fellas? Jesus asked them, “then be a slave.” “You want to be a leader? Then serve.” He had the power and the authority to say this because although He was the greatest Man Who ever lived, He was also the greatest servant!
What an amazing lesson for us! We don’t have the pressure of trying to be great –all we have to do is serve.
Oh that I could learn to be a servant leader!
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