For three years, the twelve disciples followed Jesus everywhere. All that time, Jesus was conducting a leadership seminar for the disciples. He told them that to be great, they must first become a servant. All the time, He demonstrated His servant leadership by healing the sick, feeding the poor, comforting those who were hurting, and welcoming everyone into His presence. At the end of His life, Jesus took this servant leadership principle even further by washing the disciples’ feet at the time of His greatest suffering.
John 12:26 says, “If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.” The world encourages us to become leaders and to have others serve us. Jesus says that true leadership begins with serving Him and others. Effective leadership comes by faithfully following Jesus. The Father will honor us when we adhere to these leadership principles.
Reluctant Retiree 