Leadership Is Servanthood

In the Kingdom of God, leadership is not measured by power or position but by servanthood. Jesus knelt with a towel and washed the feet of His disciples. This act redefined greatness. In Matthew 23:11 (AMP), Jesus said, “But the greatest among you will be your servant.” True leadership begins not from the head but from the heart. It chooses humility over hierarchy, compassion over control.

To lead is to lift others. Whether in church, community or home, we are called to serve with grace, wisdom and kindness. Leadership in God's view is not self-promotion but self-sacrifice. It is not about being seen, but about seeing others — their need, their worth and their potential. The servant leader does not seek applause but seeks to obey the One who called them.

Let your leadership reflect the heart of Christ. To serve is to lead, and to lead is to serve.

Quote

A leader’s strength is found in their surrender to serve.

Prayer

Lord, shape me into a servant who leads with love. Amen.

Action Point

Find one person today you can serve without expecting anything in return.

Copyright notices

(AMP) Scripture quotations taken from the Amplified® Bible (AMP), Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631. All rights reserved. Used by permission. www.Lockman.org.

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You can freely use this devotional personally, in your Church or Ministry, when including this notice.   Copyright © Carl Brettle. Subscribe for free via www.imani.org