I hate politics. I realize we must have politicians, but the political climate in our land today has forgotten their primary responsibility – to serve the people. It seems to me their greatest goal once elected is to get re-elected.
Jesus had a bit to say about leadership and servanthood. In Matthew 20, James and John wanted to make sure they had a place of honor in Jesus’ kingdom, so they engaged their mother to approach Jesus. After Jesus’ questioned them a bit, He reminded them that it would be the Father who would fill those seats of honor.
When the other disciples learned of what James and John requested, they became indignant. It was then Jesus gathered His disciples together and taught them what worldly leadership looked like, and what godly leadership looked like.
“You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them.” [vs25 NLT]
Well, that definitely describes our modern-day politicians. Christian leadership, however, is to be drastically different.
“But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” [vs 26-28 NLT]
May we always lead by serving God and God’s children. Amen
