Zuziwe at the right and Sarah at the left

 

These are ladies neighbors, Zuziwe at the right and Sarah at the left side.We shared lunch together.They last saw each other after 23 years,but Vuku reminded us that We need each other. - Ps Novulikhalya

Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles Lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 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 20:25‭-‬28 NIV

Getting old is funny. I command a certain respect from younger guys just because I look older, maybe much older. There was a time when I used to hang out with young guys without feeling the need to try to fit in. I used to be a "Hey man" when I walked into a store, instead of "Sir."

It is unnatural to play a different role than what I am supposed to in society. It takes quite a bit of care and consideration not to trigger any preconceived hierarchy. One condescending command or rude dismissal could jeopardize an unhierarchical relationship.

Jesus came to serve, and we are called to follow in His steps. We are not to lord over or flaunt what we know more than others.

Unless we act carefully in how we treat and speak to them, we will quickly become a teacher or a leader in the very worldly sense. If you rule over anyone to maintain respect, whether for your own or your organization's benefit, they will see you as a worldly leader rather than a loving representative of Jesus Christ.

Justification of our actions is not as important because if you can't justify your actions in Christ, you are in deep trouble. What is important is how the people you serve perceive you.

Be the representative of Christ who died for their sake and do whatever it takes to maintain that role, even if it means losing yourself.