If You aren’t Serving, You aren’t Leading

Theme: If You aren’t Serving, You aren’t Leading

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My Dad was a Rotarian. My Brother-in law, Tab, is one as well. The Rotary Club is a great community organization with a motto that is the theme for this week, Service Above Self.

Contrary to popular belief, being a leader is not being served, rather it is about being a servant. At least if you want to be a successful leader. Jesus was the ultimate servant leader. In John 13, He performed what in that day was the ultimate servant act. When the disciples forgot to secure a foot washer for the Passover Feast, none of them volunteered to fill this void. Instead, they argued over which of the twelve was the greatest and should not be subjected to such a duty.

Meanwhile, Jesus took matters into His own hands (literally). He took a basin of water and a towel and began washing his disciples’ feet.

What a lesson for leaders! This story teaches leaders that they need to be SECURE ENOUGH IN WHO THEY ARE so that they know they don’t abandon their leadership position by assuming the servant position. It also teaches that leaders should look to INITIATE SERVANT ACTION when required.

As we go through our week, think about how Jesus acted in this story. Look for opportunities to be a Servant Leader. You and the world around you will be better for it!

Have a GREAT Week!

Adapted from True Competitor by Dan Britton and Jimmy Page