What Jesus teaches about Leadership
Introduction
The beauty of the Bible is that it offers not just spiritual guidance but life and leadership lessons as well. Today, we’ll learn from the greatest leader of all time – Jesus Christ. From His example, there are timeless lessons to be learnt and applied by anyone in a leading role or aspiring to one.
Regardless of whether you’re leading a team at work, your family or community, the principles of Christ-like leadership can revolutionize your approach and increase your effectiveness. Ready to lead like Jesus? Let’s get started.
Bible Verse
Mark 10:43-45 – “But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of everyone else. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
Meaning
The verses from Mark speak volumes about Jesus’ approach to leadership. Unlike secular world leadership, Jesus introduces a model of leadership based on service and humility. Instead of using our positions to command and control, Jesus suggests we use them to serve – to uplift others.
As a leader, Jesus was not above serving others. He was not too important or too busy. Instead, He gave freely of His time and Himself. This showed His followers that He valued them, that He was not above them. This concept of servant leadership is relevant in all spheres of life, from businesses to families to communal relationships.
Actions to Take
- Evaluate your current approach to leadership. Are you serving or commanding?
- Commit to one tangible action that speaks service to your team or family this week
- Regularly ask those you lead how you can better serve them
- Meditate on Mark 10:43-45 and ask God to give you a heart of service
Journal Prompts
- What does servant leadership mean to me?
- How can I apply the concept of servant leadership in my current role or relationship?
- What is one thing I can do this week to become a better servant leader?
Prayer
Loving Father, I am thankful for the leadership example provided by Jesus. Help me to understand the true meaning of leadership – to serve and not be served. Ease my ego and self-interests to put the needs and interests of others before me. Let me lead with integrity, humility and service. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Social Posts
- True leadership means to serve, not be served #JesusStyleLeadership #Mark10
- Putting others before yourself – that’s the cornerstone of Christ-like Leadership #LivingTheWord
- How can you serve others better today? #ServantLeadership #LeadLikeJesus
- Imagine a world where leaders served instead of commanded. That’s the world Jesus envisioned #BibleLeadership
Conclusion
In this ever-changing world where the markers of successful leadership can appear to shift constantly, Jesus provides a timeless model centered on selflessness and service. This devotional has highlighted the key role of servant-leadership in leading like Jesus. Indeed, our true test of leadership lies not in how much we command, but in how much we serve.
We hope to see you next time for more insightful explorations of the Bible’s lessons on leadership. Remember, Leadership is not about superiority, it is about service. Continue leading the way Jesus did with us at BGodInspired.com.
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