Jesus got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples feet. John 13:4-5.
Ponder this: Jesus had to kneel before each disciple in order to wash their feet.... Jesus - King of Kings - knelt on the floor before each of his disciples and washed their feet. Jesus washed the feet of the disciple who would betray him and the disciples who would abandon him. He knew what they would do. He knelt before each of his disciples as a servant would & washed their feet.
In his own words Jesus said "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to be first [great] among you shall be your servant." Matthew 20:25-26.
In his own words Jesus said - if you want to be a great leader you must be a great servant. You must learn to serve. According to Jesus, great leaders are servant-leaders. They love people enough to get down and get dirty with them. That means the leader of any ministry serves the very people he leads.
Want to be a Leader? Learn to be a Servant. Learn to love the very people you want to lead. Ask God to give you HIS heart for those very people. Find ways to serve them & you'll be on your way. So what are you waiting for? Learn to Serve.
