The Power of the Towel

The one thing that divides people in a church, a marriage, or family is a lack of servant leadership.  A servant's heart is the divine requirement for gaining the power of leadership.

I have been reading a wonderful book called "Firestorm".  It is a must read.  In it there is a chapter on servant leadership.  It clearly expresses through the illustration of Jesus washing even his enemy's feet that servant leadership is where the power is.

So what does it take to be a servant leader?

1.  It takes preparation.  Somebody once said that, "Character is the product of a lifetime and not an instant gift."  God teaches us over time that self-effort doesn't cut it.  The only legitimate authority is divinely bestowed.  That can take a lifetime of sifting and shaping.

2. It takes broken boldness.  There is a plaque that says, "No Cross, No Crown".  Before anybody can be exalted to leadership there must be learned obedience through suffering.  Jesus was exalted after he went to the cross.  Boldness is not arrogance.  It is finding the the surety of the Holy Spirit not in yourself.

3. It takes confession and repentance.  A servant leader must always first look within.  We must first defeat satan in our own hearts before we can defeat him in the conflicts of relationships.

Washed any feet lately?