Tuesday, March 24, 2015

The Greatest Is The Servant Of All


Matthew 20:26-28 -  Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant.  And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave—  just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”

 

Jesus had tried to explain His death and resurrection to the disciples for the third time…but His words did not spur questions of why He was going to die and be raised again.  His word spurred the disciples to debate about who would be the greatest in His kingdom. One mother even joined the discussion…asking for preferential treatment for her two sons.

 

Jesus was clear that whoever joined Him would Have to drink of the same cup He did...then He reminded them of the importance of humility and servanthood. The first would have to see the need to be last…to give their life in service to others.

 

I admit that to become a servant is not the easiest of tasks.  It requires us to leave our selfish human natures completely behind and trust God completely to provide what we need.  It requires an attitude of love that surpasses all judgmental actions. It requires that we become people driven by compassion and mercy…not worrying about what we might get out of our good deeds.

 

Father…thank you for the reminder that we are to strive to become like you….and give my life to others so that they may receive the eternal life that you so freely gave to me. Forgive me for the times that I have let my selfish nature win out once more…and clung to the world and the good things it provides.  Help me to let go of all the things of this world so that you can instill in my heart a true servant attitude like your son had….willing to die to save mankind…all of mankind.  Amen.

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