Memorise: If I then be your Lord and Master, Have washed your feet, ye
also ought to wash one another’s feet. John 13:14
There is
nothing more fulfilling than a life of service. Jesus Christ washed the feet of
His disciples to set an example of what leadership is. Jesus Christ being our
Lord and Saviour, our master and instructor has proven to us that leadership is
not title but service. It is service that shows relevance, one may have a title
and not be relevant in the scheme of things. That should not be heard of among
the children of God. Even though He was the master, yet, He condescended so low
in humility to serve His disciples. This means a leader irrespective of the
position he occupies, must never forget that the essence of that position is to
serve the people that God he entrusted in his care. Every leader must emulate
people like Gideon and Abimelech who led by service. Judges 9:48 says:
“And Abimelech gat him up to mount Zalmon, he and all the people that
were with him; and Abimelech took an axe in his hand, and cut down a bought
from the trees, and took it, and laid it on his shoulder, and said unto the
people that were with him, what ye have seen me do, make haste and do as I have
done”
As
ministers of the gospel, we are to show grace, humility and love at every given
time. We must serve the interest of those the Lord has put in our trust at
every given time. You as a leader should not lord it over people. People should
not obey you simply because of the office you occupy. They should respect you
for the value you are adding to their lives.
Our
knowledge of Jesus as the creator of all things who still stooped low to clean
the feet of those people He created should make us think twice. We must be able
to go the extra mile for the physical and spiritual needs of the people we are
leading. The Bible demands that whoever will be great should be a servant (Matthew 20:27).
The essence
of the anointing of God in your life is not for show but for service. Service
is a fundamental aspect of leadership. The moment you remove service from your
life, there is no room for good leadership. People should see the good example
you are showing and praise God for your life. There are people occupying one
office or the other and they have become principalities and powers to those
they are supposed to serve. They use the instrument of office to oppress
others. This is not the example that Jesus set. Invest in people, and they will
give you their commitment and loyalty. Value people genuinely, and they will
respect you. A true leader is identified by the value he places on those under
him. You must labour more than those under you. Apostle Paul was a latecomer but
he laboured more than others, and he admonished us to follow in his footstep as
he followed Jesus Christ. Leadership is awesome, but you need the wisdom of God
to be able to lead well. The Lord will assist you in Jesus’ name.
Prayer point: Father, let my life be a good example for others to follow.
Bible in one year: 2nd Chronicles 1:1-5:1, Proverbs 30:18-33
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