Leading from the Least Position
John the Baptist was the greatest born among women. Jesus says we can be as well. We just have to lead from the least position.
I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.
Luke 7:28
How do you lead from the least position?
In Jesus’ eyes, John the Baptist was the greatest ever born to a woman.
And yet, we have a chance to be seen by Jesus as the same.
How?
Lead from the least position.
The more upfront you are, the harder this is.
The more ambition you have, the harder this is.
The more you want a national stage, the harder this is.
Pick up the trash.
Spend a little more time with someone who can’t give you anything back.
Mentor the new person on staff.
I don’t like being the least. I like the spotlight. I want influence.
All for God’s Kingdom advancement, of course.
So I set a reminder to be in front of me every day, “Who does God want me to serve?”
Most days, it becomes an overlooked question. But it’s still there as a reminder I’m here to serve others. Not be served. Not to have the spotlight.
So, again,
How do you lead from the least position?