Serving

May 20th, 2019

But Jesus called them to Himself and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant.” Matthew 20:25-26 NKJV

Traveling the dusty, long, Jordan Road towards Jericho. It happened during a rest stop - a conversation between the wife of Thunder and Jesus - about her two boys. How ironic! Jesus explains His most important kingdom principle - by the gentile city that had been destroyed centuries before. And He accomplished it through His servant Joshua, the appointed and anointed of the Lord. March around the city once each day. On the seventh day march seven times around. Then shout My message!

“Whomever desires to become great among you - let that person serve.” Really Jesus!?

You want us to be like Joshua and just follow Your commands? You want us to serve? You want us to be like You and follow Your commands? You really only want us to serve? What about our plans? What about our reputation? What about our agendas? What about our ...? (Fill in the blank.)

Jesus speaks again. “Gentile rulers exercise authority over those they “serve.” Unbelievers who do not understand my ways lead with authority. I, your servant, lead by serving. Yes - it makes no sense, but it is My reality - it has worked for Me!

Now lead My way - lead by serving. See who needs your assistance. Seek after My servants. Raise up their hands. Help them accomplish their calling - not yours. Lift them high above you! Strengthen their efforts - not for the sake of your agenda, but for the fulfillment of their calling. Pray them heavenward for the Holy Spirit’s blessing on them - not on you.

Discover that your calling is to serve others to fulfill My calling on their lives. Then you will be fulfilling My calling upon your life! Shalom

#OneTeamChallenge

  1. Are you traveling the dusty Jordan Road of leadership into the gentile city of Jericho? Are your conversations with Jesus about what you need to do to become His greatest leader?
  2. Does your leadership style identify you as a Gentile or a Believer?
  3. Like Joshua, have you given yourself over to God’s leadership agenda? Are walls coming down because you serve, or are they being built because you lead?
  4. Who needs you to champion their cause? Are there leaders around you that you are called to serve? What is their agenda and how can you align yours to strengthen their hands?

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