Servant Leader

The WORD today (see http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051514.cfm) reminds me that God wants us to serve others.

In the movie Coach Carter, one of the scenes that i will never forget is when Coach Carter was being pressured for not letting the athletes with failing grades play. He even cancelled practices so athletes can study. For him, they are student athletes, so being a student comes first before playing basketball.

We see something similar in the gospel. After Jesus washed the feet of the disciples, he told them that they should also do the same. As their leader served others, so too should they serve.

Jesus ways is not the same with the world. He was a king, a mighty leader, but instead of making his slaves work for Him, he did the opposite. He worked more than his followers, and he even served them. Washing of the feet was done not by all slaves, but only the lowest of the slaves. So him doing that is a grand gesture of service. Servant leadership. Service comes first.

As we live our lives, we are reminded that we should also do the same. Being a leader or achiever in society does not exempt us from doing what our king did - to serve others. May we never let success, power or fame get in our head, but strive to be like Jesus - a servant leader. Service comes first.

Father God,

Thank you for today. Thank you for another day to live. Thank you for reminding me how much you love me. Lord, may I always be ready and willing to be your servant. May I always be ready to serve you through others. Amen.

Blessed day!

In Christ,

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