How to Increase in Kingdom Power!

When the disciples and Jesus gathered in the upper room before His death, Jesus reiterated the importance of humbly serving others as He washed the disciple’s feet. The Son of God was about to die for the entire world and instead of expounding on their individual ministry ‘plans’ or dividing the money bag, He washed the disciples feet. The final message He wanted them to have before His death was shown by this foot washing example: humbly serve others with the power God’s given you!

Peter struggled with the idea of Jesus bowing before him and washing his feet – this wasn’t the customary view of leadership he’d seen in the Pharisees and Sadducees. But Jesus said “those who want to be first shall be last and shall be a servant of all (Mark 9:35).” In other words, those who truly lead aren’t the ones who tower over others with a demand for submission, but they are those who submerse themselves in the lives and needs of others through the power God’s given them to extend His grace.

Jesus said “I came not to be served, but to serve (Mark 10:45).” Jesus knew that people were beaten down and dominated by the world and religious systems and He didn’t come here to be one more overbearing and controlling authority figure in their lives. He brought the love and compassion of God to people, freeing them from captivity and prompting them to repentance and a heartfelt willingness to humbly serve the King.

If the disciples could catch the lesson Jesus was giving them, they’d be able to establish the Kingdom of God in purity and power! If they were willing to put aside self promotion and elevation, and humbly serve in the example He’d set, then power and authority on this earth would increase without limit – the increase of His Kingdom would see no end.

We are those disciples - we are the servants of God whom He uses to increase His Kingdom on the earth. Humble service is the road on which this Kingdom is established. Be the road!