Serving
Matthew 20:28 The Message
” That is what the Son of Man has done: He came to serve, not be served –
and then to give away his life in exchange for the many who are held
hostage.”
Isn’t it nice to go to a resort and enjoy a relaxing vacation? You sit on
the beach with a good book, sipping away on a fruity drink, listening to
the waves. Meanwhile, the housekeep staff is busy cleaning your room and
making your bed. Other staff is preparing all the wonderful meals for you
to indulge.
Sound good to you? It sure does to me! It’s nice for a vacation, but that’s
not the everyday life we are called to live. Like Jesus, we are called to
serve others.
There are many ways we can serve. The obvious ones being physically serving
someone by our actions. There are many other ways we can serve as well.
Praying for others, encouraging them, and ministering to them are also ways
of serving.
Serving starts in the heart. Jesus led by example. Let’s follow in His
footsteps.
Father, I desire to have a heart to serve. Lead me in the way You want me
to serve others. In Jesus’ name. Amen.