Scripture Address: Philippians2:15-18
WHEN JESUS CAME TO EARTH as the Jewish Messiah, He wasn’t what His nation expected. They were looking for a powerful king who’d liberate them from the Romans. While He could have verily well banished the Roman presence from the region, that was not the mission or assignment His Father gave Him. Rather, “the Son of Man did not come to be served, rather; He came to serve and; to give His life as a ransom for many” ( Matthew 20:28).
Jesus left the glories of heaven and in humility, He humbled Himself to take on the status of a bond servant-which was at the time a permanent, unpaid slave and the ultimate demonstration of servitude. The Son oh God came into the world, willing to do whatever His Father commanded. And, that included dying on the cross for undeserving sinners like you and me.
A Servant isn’t independent or self centered however he is instead focused on doing whatever his or her master says. That’s our calling as we follow in Christ’s footsteps of selfless service. Question: Are you willing to accept this humble position? The culture may think you’re weak and foolish, this is far from the truth, however; serving others without grumbling, you prove yourself to be a child of God and, a powerful light in this dark world.
Lets Pray “When we give to others we, lend to God.”
Father, we thank you for this opportunity to come before You in prayer. Father, greater is he that is within me than he that is in the world. Help me to be sensitive to the needs of others and; to give a helping hand where necessary to the glory of God, amen.
Pastor Tiveen Perry
For Walk Good in Christ
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