“Leadership Starts With Washing Feet”
Beloved, true leadership isn’t about titles, positions, or applause—it’s about service. Jesus, the Son of God, the King of Kings, gave us the greatest leadership lesson when He knelt to wash His disciples’ feet. In John 13:14–15, He said: “Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”
In that moment, Jesus redefined greatness. Leaders in the world may measure success by power, but Jesus measured it by humility. Washing feet was the work of servants, yet the Savior of the world showed us that the highest calling of leadership is stooping low to lift others up.
Paul echoes this in Philippians 2:3–4: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others.” Leadership in God’s Kingdom is not about being served but about serving.
So Beloved, whether in your home, workplace, or community, remember—leadership doesn’t begin on a stage; it begins on your knees. True leaders don’t just give commands—they give themselves.
Pray with me:
Father God, teach me to lead like Jesus—with humility, compassion, and service. Strip away pride and selfish ambition, and make me a servant leader who builds others up. Help me to remember that real greatness begins with washing feet. In Jesus’ name we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.
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