Pastor Jason Smith unpacks the cultural pull to “lord it over” others—chasing power, image, and control—and contrasts it with the basin-and-towel leadership of Jesus. Foot washing is not a sentimental detail; it’s a disruptive definition of authority. From there, we explore the heart of the Gospel: ransom. In a world where debt meant bondage, Jesus paid the price we could never cover, nailing our record to the cross and freeing us to serve from fullness rather than fear. That freedom turns everyday moments into holy ground: doubling back to run with a tired friend, praying through the real details of someone’s life, trading scoreboard thinking for small, faithful acts of love.
We also lift our eyes to a staggering promise: the Servant-King continues to serve his people, unfolding grace and joy into eternity. If that’s the shape of God’s greatness, we don’t need to clutch at status to matter. We can pour out, knowing the verdict over us is secure. Whether you carry spiritual fatigue, nagging comparison, or a quiet ache to matter, you’ll find clarity, conviction, and hope for a different way to live—strong and low, bold and gentle, grounded in the finished work of Jesus.

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