April 4, 2025

Day 95 Serving Like Jesus | Mark 10:41-45

Day 95 Serving Like Jesus | Mark 10:41-45
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What does true leadership look like through the eyes of Jesus? The answer might surprise you.

Our weekend reflection explores Jesus's revolutionary teaching on leadership from Mark 10:42-45, where He challenges the conventional power dynamics we often witness in the world. When leaders around us flaunt their authority and control others, Jesus boldly declares, "But among you it will be different."

The radical concept Jesus presents turns leadership on its head – the greatest leaders must become servants, and those who want to be first must become "the slave of everyone else." This isn't merely a nice suggestion; it's a fundamental reorientation of how we should view influence and authority in every relationship.

I explore how this principle applies to our everyday relationships as friends, family members, colleagues, and community participants. The tendency to control situations or push for our own way runs counter to Jesus's example, who "came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many." His ultimate sacrifice represents the purest form of the servant leadership He calls us to embody.

This weekend, consider how you might practically serve someone in your life. Whether through attentive listening, offering practical help, or simply being present for someone in need, each small act of service reflects the heart of Christ and builds the kind of community Jesus envisions. Join me as we learn together how to put love into action through service to others.

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Chapters

00:31 - Welcome to Wisdom for the Day

00:52 - Weekends with Lauren Begins

01:09 - Jesus's Teaching on Leadership

01:45 - Practical Application of Service

02:47 - Closing and Resources

Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, Ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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And now.

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Weekends with Lauren.

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And now Weekends with Lauren.

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So Jesus called them together and said you know that the rulers in this world lorded over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them.

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But among you it will be different.

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Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of everyone else.

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For even the Son of man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many man.

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I love that.

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Welcome to Weekends with Lauren.

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Have you ever noticed how some people with power or influence like to push others around or control things to benefit themselves?

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Jesus noticed this too, and he called it out clearly.

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He said that, as his followers, we need to do things differently.

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Instead of seeking power or status, jesus invites us to become servants.

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That means putting others first, just like he did, he didn't come expecting to be served.

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Instead, he dedicated himself to serving and loving others, even to the point of giving up his life for us.

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Think about your relationships for a minute, whether you're a friend, daughter, parent, teacher or church member.

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It's so easy to slip into trying to control things or push for your own way, but Jesus shows us a better way serving others and helping them grow closer to God.

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Today, think about ways you can serve and encourage someone around you.

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Maybe it's offering help or listening carefully or simply being there for someone who needs you.

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Let's pray, jesus.

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Help me be more like you every day, someone who serves others and puts love into action.

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Show me practical ways I can reflect your heart in my daily life.

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Amen.

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That's all for now.

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Thanks for listening to Wisdom for the Day Weekends with Lauren.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Catch me next week.

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I'm Lauren and I love all of you.

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Bye.