Simply A Servant

“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:28)

One of the pitfalls of leadership is that we get so used to being in the driver’s seat, calling the shots and being assisted by others that we forget what a privilege it is to simply be of service.

As I write I am sitting with a group of bishops and senior priests giving support to our Archbishops who are sitting in conference in Tanzania. Being the junior team member, I am honored to be praying, brainstorming and working alongside veterans of the Anglican world. However, just as often, I find myself running to the photocopier, shredding waste paper, ordering the food or doing a myriad of things that would keep the team from taking our mind off the crucial tasks at hand.

It was a little uneasy on the ego at first, not chairing the meeting, not sought after for theological wisdom, not having the last word. But once I got over that initial hump, what a joy it became, just being part of the team, simply serving.

Simply a servant, sharing the load with other servants, recognizing that no task is too lowly, no contribution is too small.

Simply a servant, blessing those we serve, because it is the Lord we are serving.

Are you feeling a little discouraged by the kind of tasks assigned to you? Do you need a sense of significance in what you are doing? Do it for the Lord Jesus who came to us, simply a servant.