The kingship of Jesus gives us a totally different concept of power. Power to be powerless to serve. In human terms, power often signifies dominance, control, and the ability to impose one’s will. But Jesus reveals a power that is paradoxical: the power to become powerless in order to serve others. This is not a relinquishment of strength but a deliberate act of love, humility, and self-sacrifice. In Jesus’ model of kingship, power is no longer about authority over others but about the capacity to lift others up. It is the strength to kneel and wash feet, the courage to embrace the marginalized, and the willingness to suffer for the sake of love and justice. This servant kingship invites us into a new understanding of greatness—not as achieving status or accumulating influence but as laying down one’s life for others. Jesus’ example empowers us to reimagine our own relationships with power. It challenges us to view influence not as a privilege to exploit but as an opportunity to serve. This concept transforms leadership into an act of stewardship, where power is directed outward to bless, heal, and uplift. In embracing this model, we find a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment, discovering that true power is love expressed through service. Power is the power to serve.
Don Giorgio