I’m Not The Greatest Among You

Have you ever actually read your cup of Starbucks coffee? I had no idea “The Way I See”by Colin Powell was on there! I’ve also read another one with the subject of homosexuality on it which is another subject for another day.

I am sitting in my truck on my way home, trying to get a handle on the 25 ways to be a servant leader. (failing miserably at all 25 mind you & then I happen to glance down at my coffee cup (Breakfast Blend) and realize that I could actually could do a better job at #273 as well. But what I thought was very cool…& what caught my attention was the first sentence “All children need a laptop……..”

So now I have 26 things to get a handle on! Scott Ford, Alltel CEO opens each meeting. He said a servant leader is the kind of guy that walks into a room and instead of saying/thinking “Here I am” says “there YOU are”. I loved that!

What surprises me the most is that as much as I’ve tried to do what’s right, I always seem to fall short at most of what I do. Being a servant leader is not about leading at all, its about becoming a servant to the needs of others…period!

The Lord Jesus summed it up this way:

“But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant” – Matthew 23:11

These words of Christ were exemplified in His life’s mission here on Earth. As Jesus addressed the multitudes and His disciples, He was setting the standard for all who would follow after Him throughout history. Today, in the twenty-first century, this biblical mandate remains unchanged; thus, every Christian is called by Christ to be a servant.

God bless!

~ by carloshernandezphoto on May 3, 2008.