A Servant’s Heart
"But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
(Matthew 20:26-28)
A rider on horseback, many years ago, came upon a squad of soldiers who were trying to move a heavy piece of timber. A corporal stood by, barking out orders to "heave." But the piece of timber was way too heavy for the squad.
"Why don't you help them?" asked the quiet man on the horse, addressing the important corporal.
"Me? Why, I'm a corporal sir!" Dismounting, the stranger carefully took his place with the soldiers.
"Now, all together boys - heave!" he said. And the big piece of timber slid into place. The stranger mounted his horse and addressed the corporal.
"The next time you have a piece of timber for your men to handle, corporal, send for the commander-in-chief."
The horseman was George Washington, the first American president.
Whenever someone mentions your name does the word "servant" come to their mind? Jesus modeled a servant-heart to twelve young men and changed the world. If you want to see others become servants you must model a servant-heart yourself. George Washington was a great example of a Christian leader who was a great soldier and had a servant-heart to those he led. No wonder God used this humble servant to establish a new nation.
Moses was also a great leader of men. The Bible says that Moses was the most meek and humble man on earth. That is why God could use him to lead hundreds of thousands out of slavery into the Promised Land.
I challenge each of you to pray that God will help you to have a servant-heart and be an example to others.
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