"A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. And he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves." - Luke 22:24-26

I know a young man that has a true servant's heart; it wasn't always that way though. When he was much younger he was determined to be first. He had to be first to the school bus, first on line for lunch and first for most everything else. To be first was a driving force in his little life. But today, the Lord has made him into a "leader... who serves".

This passage amazes me when I see the disciple's dispute in the face of the Lord's drama. Jesus was about to step out as the epitome of a "servant/leader" when He laid down His life for the sheep. The Master humbled Himself toward the cross while His disciples honored themselves toward a crown. Well, the crown is reserved only for the "leader... who serves"

When you give your heart to the Lord and yield your ambitions to Him my friend, great things will happen. You will become profitable for the Kingdom and pleasing in His sight. As one author put it, you will "descend into greatness". By the way, the young man I mentioned earlier is today a gracious Pastor who loves and serves his congregation with great humility. I know this because... he is my son Jeremy, a "leader... who serves".