And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Mark 10:42-45 (ESV)
We live in a world, where those in leadership and have authority lord it over the people. They set rules for the people but not for themselves. Like King Ahasuerus, they use fear and intimidation as a tool over people. But our Lord and King Jesus Christ showed us that true authority, power and greatness is not in bossing others, but is rooted in the service of others. As Christians, we may find ourselves in leadership positions, whether in the church or at the workplace. The true fulfilment of such positions is to serve others.
Heavenly Father, we ask You for the heart of Jesus Christ in every role we find ourselves in. May we be of service to all people in our lives, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
