WEBVTT 00:00:04.799 --> 00:00:13.519 As we prepare to engage God Almighty today in prayer, take three deep breaths and calm your body and mind. 00:00:14.960 --> 00:00:20.239 Tell your body, body, rest in his love. 00:00:21.359 --> 00:00:26.320 Tell your mind, mind, focus on his love. 00:00:28.719 --> 00:00:32.479 In the world, power is often used to control. 00:00:33.520 --> 00:00:37.520 But in God's kingdom, authority looks like service. 00:00:38.320 --> 00:00:43.119 Jesus, the King of kings, stooped low to wash feet. 00:00:43.600 --> 00:00:46.799 True greatness is found in humility. 00:00:48.399 --> 00:00:54.320 This is what Jesus says to those following him in Matthew 20, 26 through 28. 00:00:54.960 --> 00:00:59.679 Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant. 00:01:00.240 --> 00:01:09.439 Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. 00:01:11.280 --> 00:01:25.120 Close your eyes if you can and take 20 seconds to meditate on the model of humble leadership that Jesus exemplifies: serving, loving, and giving his life for us. 00:01:44.640 --> 00:01:53.439 Now take the next minute and ask God to give you a heart like His, willing to serve others without recognition. 00:01:54.239 --> 00:02:01.680 Invite Him to show you today where you can demonstrate kingdom authority through love and humility. 00:03:06.800 --> 00:03:12.080 That they would carry kingdom humility and servant authority this week. 00:03:12.319 --> 00:03:17.520 And that God would strengthen them and equip them in their leadership roles. 00:03:51.280 --> 00:03:54.319 Jesus, thank you for redefining greatness. 00:03:54.560 --> 00:04:02.400 May our influence be marked by love, our authority by humility, in our hearts by service to others. 00:04:02.879 --> 00:04:03.520 Amen.