Read: Matthew 20:25-27; Philippians 2:5-11
Have you ever wondered... What it really means to be a servant? How to serve as Jesus did?
Jesus doesn't ask us to serve any differently than he served. He's been
there--on earth, among grumpy, demanding people, feeling tired and worn
thin. Paul explains in Philippians 2:5-11 that Jesus was the ultimate
servant. Reading those passages may make you feel like Jesus is a tough
act to follow. But Jesus made it clear in Matthew 20:25-27 that it is
your attitude that matters most.
When you see life through Jesus' eyes, it's natural to spot opportunities to serve. Too often we miss them because we focus on ourselves. We can't see beyond the wall of our own problems and concerns. Only when we look beyond ourselves can we be the servants that Jesus desires us to be.
In Luke 22:24-27, Jesus tells his disciples that the leader among them would be a servant. By setting your heart on serving, you can follow in Jesus' footsteps.
This is what you were called to do, because Christ suffered for you and gave you an example to follow. So you should do as he did (1 Peter 2:21).
When you see life through Jesus' eyes, it's natural to spot opportunities to serve. Too often we miss them because we focus on ourselves. We can't see beyond the wall of our own problems and concerns. Only when we look beyond ourselves can we be the servants that Jesus desires us to be.
In Luke 22:24-27, Jesus tells his disciples that the leader among them would be a servant. By setting your heart on serving, you can follow in Jesus' footsteps.
This is what you were called to do, because Christ suffered for you and gave you an example to follow. So you should do as he did (1 Peter 2:21).
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