Tuesday — Power Redefined
Matthew 20:26–28
“Whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant…”
Zechariah 9:9
“Your king comes… humble and riding on a donkey.”
Greatness Turned Upside Down
The disciples argued about who would be greatest. I try not to laugh at them too quickly… because if I’m honest, I do the same thing — just more subtly. Don;t we all?
We all look for Recognition. Influence. Being right.
But Jesus flips the script. In His kingdom, greatness looks like service. Which, frankly, isn’t flashy.
The Donkey King
Zechariah foresaw a king riding a donkey. Not exactly intimidating. Perhaps someone even said, “You don’t conquer Rome on a donkey.”
Exactly.
Jesus wasn’t trying to conquer Rome. He was conquering sin, death, and pride.
His throne becomes a cross. His crown is thorns. His victory is self-giving love.
That is not how we would design it - is it?
But resurrection proves that humility wins.
The Hard Part
Here is where most of us struggle - Serving sounds beautiful until it costs you something.
Until you don’t get credit.
Until you aren’t noticed.
Until you forgive first.
That’s when you find out whether you believe in this kingdom.
Power is redefined. And sometimes I have to relearn that daily.
Have a great day!
Prayer
Lord,
Teach me to serve when no one sees.
Free me from chasing applause.
Amen.
Matthew 20:26–28
“Whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant…”
Zechariah 9:9
“Your king comes… humble and riding on a donkey.”
Greatness Turned Upside Down
The disciples argued about who would be greatest. I try not to laugh at them too quickly… because if I’m honest, I do the same thing — just more subtly. Don;t we all?
We all look for Recognition. Influence. Being right.
But Jesus flips the script. In His kingdom, greatness looks like service. Which, frankly, isn’t flashy.
The Donkey King
Zechariah foresaw a king riding a donkey. Not exactly intimidating. Perhaps someone even said, “You don’t conquer Rome on a donkey.”
Exactly.
Jesus wasn’t trying to conquer Rome. He was conquering sin, death, and pride.
His throne becomes a cross. His crown is thorns. His victory is self-giving love.
That is not how we would design it - is it?
But resurrection proves that humility wins.
The Hard Part
Here is where most of us struggle - Serving sounds beautiful until it costs you something.
Until you don’t get credit.
Until you aren’t noticed.
Until you forgive first.
That’s when you find out whether you believe in this kingdom.
Power is redefined. And sometimes I have to relearn that daily.
Have a great day!
Prayer
Lord,
Teach me to serve when no one sees.
Free me from chasing applause.
Amen.
Posted in Easter Season 2026
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