Jesus Style Leadership 2 - Love & HeartSample

Jesus Shows Us How

Leadership Lesson

Jesus-style leaders walk the same path as Jesus.

Read Philippians 2:5–11.

Comment

As we learn about Jesus-style leadership, this Scripture stands out as the ultimate statement on the heart of Jesus’ leadership. He started off with incredible greatness—Jesus was God in all his power and glory. Then he descended to the lowest point as our servant—made himself nothing, limited himself to human form, and died cruelly on a cross as a criminal. Because of this amazing service to us, God exalted Him—gave Him the greatest power, and made Him Judge and Lord of all. This is the pathway that all Jesus-style leaders take. We start as children of God being called to a ministry of influence and spiritual authority by God’s grace. Then we become lowly servants by giving ourselves in love and service to our followers. Through this service, we end up exalted by God and those we serve, and we are rewarded for all our service. This was the trajectory of Jesus, and so we faithfully choose this path. There is no other pathway to greatness in the Kingdom of God. It demands deep love and humility. May you follow well in the footsteps of Jesus.

Prayer

I know that this pathway is costly, Lord, but it’s the path You walked, and I desperately want to follow You. I have a long way to go and lots of challenges lie ahead, but I am excited about standing with You and serving Your way, Jesus. Teach me how to give my life away like You did. May Your attitude be mine (2:5).

Personal Reflection

There is certainly a great blessing to come in the future for you, but can you see any blessing coming out of your serving people at the moment?