a great leader

Whoever wants to become great among you
must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first
must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man
did not come to be served, but to serve, and to
give his life as a ransom for many.

MARK 10:43–45

Have you ever been in a group where one person automatically rises to the top as the leader? I am not someone that automatically does that, even though I do enjoy leadership and the responsibility of it. What I’ve learned is that leadership isn’t always about taking charge and telling people what to do. The best leaders I have seen, and the kind I want to be, are the ones who are servants to those around them. Service is a requirement of leadership. Being a leader is not only about control, but also about listening, helping, encouraging, and, of course, serving others. A good leader is willing to step back and give someone else the reins and the control. But you cannot become a great leader without first looking to Jesus. The best leader is one who follows the greatest leader of all, Jesus Christ.

Holly Scott. 18, North Buncombe High School, Weaverville, NC

I want to learn to lead by serving, but it’s not easy, Lord.
Today, please show me ways I can do this
so that I can be more like You. Amen.