Luke 21-22 (ESV) by Wordle*

Today’s reading is Luke 21:1-22:71.

“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. For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves’” (Luke 22:25-27).

To the carnally-minded, being the leader means  using other people to get me where I want to go. That is exercising lordship. Not so among us. In God’s kingdom, being the leader means serving others to help them get where God wants them to go.

How are you leading people?

Keep the faith and keep reading,

ELC

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*Today’s illustration was generated by the creative tool at Wordle.net. You can find all my wordles here.

Today’s reading is Acts 5:1-6:15.

“God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins” (Acts 5:31).

I’ve always known Jesus is my Savior. I always recognize that point. If I’m going to be forgiven of my sin, I need a Savior. I need Jesus.

However, I often lose sight of the other side of this. I don’t just need a Savior. I need a leader. Even if I’m going to repent and be forgiven, I need a leader. I need someone to guide me, direct me, lead me. I need someone in whose hands I can place my life who will tell me what to do and how to live. I need someone who will show me the path to follow.

That someone is Jesus. He is not only my Savior; He is my leader. Today, I don’t want to simply rest in His ability to save and forgive. I want to follow His lead.

Keep the faith and keep reading,

ELC

PS. What struck you in today’s reading?