Virtue: The Spirit of Servanthood

 

The term 'servant' has been degraded as everyone wants to be in charge - whether experienced or not. Apart from exceptional cases when God wants to raise a rare gem, it is highly necessary for everyone to undergo the process of service - if they must lead.

The spirit of servant-hood is the essential attitude necessary for all leaders. It is the loyal feeling of being a servant and the pleasure one derives on remembering the fact that he or she is a servant. In the words of
Bishop David Abioye, "the spirit of servanthood is a platform of empowerment and enthronement. This spirit takes one into the realm of exhortations, it cares less about position and it is the gateway to leadership.

The Spirit of Servanthood

The term 'servant' has been degraded as everyone wants to be in charge - whether experienced or not. Apart from exceptional cases when God wants to raise a rare gem, it is highly necessary for everyone to undergo the process of service - if they must lead.

The spirit of servant-hood is the essential attitude necessary for all leaders. It is the loyal feeling of being a servant and the pleasure one derives on remembering the fact that he or she is a servant. In the words of
Bishop David Abioye, "the spirit of servanthood is a platform of empowerment and enthronement. This spirit takes one into the realm of exhortations, it cares less about position and it is the gateway to leadership.

Surprisingly today, many people want to become leaders but none wants to be a servant. We tend forget the fact that the greatest leaders and people in history were once servants. For instance, Joshua the son of Nun, who destroyed Jericho, was a dedicated servant/ follower of Moses. Elisha was Elijah's loyal servant and he got the double portion of Elijah's grace. We can all bear witness of Pastor Adeboye of RCCG who was a humble servant to late Pa. Josiah. These people served selflessly, dedicatively and with pleasure. Today, we can all talk about their accomplishments.