Greatness Redefined | Restoring Warriors Daily Devotional | Matthew 20:26-28

02/12/2025 3 min
Greatness Redefined | Restoring Warriors Daily Devotional | Matthew 20:26-28

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“Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” — Matthew 20:26–28Jesus completely reverses the world’s definition of greatness. The world says greatness is status. Platform. Influence. Recognition. Jesus says greatness looks like servanthood — kneeling instead of climbing.He teaches His disciples that the Kingdom operates on a different economy: We don’t rise by stepping over others. We rise by lifting others up. We don’t gain authority by asserting ourselves. We gain it by laying ourselves down.This isn’t passivity. This isn’t weakness. This is warfare.Servanthood is how we fight pride, ego, selfish ambition, and the constant desire to be seen. It’s how Jesus lived — washing feet, touching the untouchable, feeding the hungry, choosing the low place, and ultimately giving His life as a ransom for many.You want to be great in the Kingdom? Serve. You want to lead? Lower yourself. You want to honor Jesus? Imitate His posture.Because in the Kingdom, greatness looks like a towel over the arm, not a crown on the head.Reflection QuestionWhere is God inviting you to stop striving for recognition and start serving in quiet, humble obedience?Daily ChallengeDo one act of service today that no one notices, no one applauds, and no one knows about except God.PrayerLord, shape my heart into a servant like Jesus. Help me lay down pride, pick up humility, and serve with joy. Make me great in Your Kingdom by making me more like Your Son. Amen.Be sure to subscribe at www.restoringwarriors.com

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