What Jesus teaches about Leadership
Introduction
Leadership anchored in service, humility, and genuine care for the welfare of others is the leadership style that Jesus endorses, lived, and taught to His believers. The world may portray leaders as power-filled, entitled individuals who command control over others. However, Christ distinctly sets a contrasting example.
Hence, this devotional seeks to explore Jesus’s teachings about leadership, aiming to inspire and encourage you to model your leadership style after His. Embrace this defining moment to let His Word transform your perspective, leadership approach, and your life entirely.
Bible Verse
“Jesus called them together and said, ‘You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” (Matthew 20:25-26 NIV)
Meaning
In this portion of scripture, Jesus delivers a fundamental and revolutionary concept of leadership: Servant Leadership. When people consider leadership, they often visualize power, dominance, and authority. However, Jesus turns this concept upside down.
Jesus urges us to be humble and serve others sacrificially, not from a place of dominance, but as an act of service. That the “great” should be the “servant” goes against conventional wisdom, but this rejection of worldliness underpins His entire ministry.
As leaders, our primary calling isn’t about being in command; it’s about leading by example and being completely selfless. This approach inspires others not by enforced compliance but through love and respect. It allows us to reflect Christ’s character in our leadership journey and lets us influence others positively.
Actions to Take
- Practice active listening to the needs of people around you.
- Harness humility in your actions and decisions.
- Model servant leadership by prioritizing the welfare of others.
- Sacrifice personal comfort for the benefit of others.
- Show compassion and kindness to all, irrespective of their position or status.
Journal Prompts
- How can I model Jesus’s leadership style in my daily activities?
- How does serving others impact my leadership approach and life in general?
- What does real success in leadership according to Jesus look like for me?
Prayer
Dear Lord, thank you for teaching me about servant leadership. Help me to forever keep my heart humble as I serve others. Strengthen me to be more like you, to lead with love, compassion, and humility. May my leadership inspire others to know you more intimately. In Jesus’s name, I pray, Amen.
Social Posts
- “To lead like Jesus, we must serve like Jesus. #ServantLeadership #ChristianLeadership”
- “True leadership in Jesus is about love, humility, and serving others. #JesusModel #Leadership”
- “The ‘great’ can be found serving. #ChristInspiredLeadership #BibleTruths”
Conclusion
Through Jesus’s teachings on leadership, we glean that imitating Christ in leadership is paramount. It is an invitation to a higher calling, a call to lead with love, humility, and a servant heart.
As you continue to explore these teachings with us at BGodInspired.com, make a conscious commitment today. Aim to reflect the leadership style of Christ in your life, influencing and adding value to those you lead.
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