The world defines greatness in terms of power, possessions, prestige and position. If you can demand service from others, you've arrived. In our self-serving culture with its me-first mentality, acting like a servant is not a popular concept.
Yet God determines your greatness by how many people you serve, not how many people serve you.
The truth is, without a servant's heart, you are tempted to misuse your God-given SHAPE (spiritual gifts, heart, abilities, personality, and experiences) for personal gain. While knowing your SHAPE is important for serving God, having the heart of a servant is more important.
Your shape reveals your ministry, but your servant's heart will reveal your maturity. No special talent or gift is required to stay after a meeting to pick up trash or stack chairs. Anyone can serve. All it requires is character.
How can you know if you have the heart of a servant? Jesus said, "You can tell what they are by what they do."( Matthew 7:16 CEV)
-from Rick Warren Devotional
WOW! That is what life is all about! Leaders? IF you really want to know about leadership, this is really what it is about! SERVANT LEADERSHIP!! Serving others! I pray that as leaders, we stay humble and lead by example, let the pride, ego and attitude go! Thank you Jesus for all you do and all you are going to do! In Jesus name, AMEN!!
Thanks for sharing this DP! What a great devotional! Which Rick Warren book was it from? I like it!
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