Mark 10:42-45 (The Message)
42 Jesus called them (disciples) together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Being a servant is more in step with Jesus then being a mighty one.
Servant means lowly in our world. In God’s Kingdom it is the highest office one can hold.
To be great in the Kingdom is to be a servant.
To be first is to be last.
To really live is to lose oneself in life in serving Jesus Christ.
Don’t ask what you can get, but what you can give.
Greatness, honor, deep meaning and fulfillment in life comes, in Jesus terms, ”...not in self-seeking, but in solidarity....not in accruing status, but in benefiting others…not in hoarding, but in giving...not in ruling, but in serving.”
“A servant is one who
“finds grace to help in
time of need.”
Hebrews 4:16
Prayer thought for the week: “Lord, keep me humble and use me as a
servant. Help me to help others.”
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