Devotions

  “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” Matt. 20:25-26   Lord Jesus, you give us a chilling picture of power-hungry leadership in this passage. Like a fast-spreading virus, lording-over gets passed down the “food chain.” Controlled people like to control others. The shamed shame. The stressed tend to stress others. “Not so with you,” you said to your disciples. True greatness, according to you, is “lording under.” Leaders getting low,…