One Who Serves
Yet I am among you as the One who serves.
Luke 22:27
“I’m nobody’s servant!” That is a phrase that is used by some people when they are asked to help in some way. No one likes to feel that they are being taken advantage of, and it is wrong to take advantage of others, or to take others for granted. However, in Luke 22:27, the Bible says, “For who is greater, he who sits at the table, or he who serves? Is it not he who sits at the table? Yet I am among you as the One who serves.”
The Lord Jesus did not have to wash His disciples’ feet, yet He did (John 13:5). There were servants who did that job, but Jesus chose to serve them. Today’s society insists that we should aim to “be somebody.” We want the best-paying job, the highest position in the company, the top leadership in church. Yet whatever position we are in, we can learn from our Saviour to serve.
We hold different roles as parents, children, friends, workers, leaders, or students. The question is this: Do we carry out those roles with an attitude of service? Even though my everyday routine is sometimes tiring, I am very thankful the Master will help me because I do want to follow His steps and willingly serve others.
May God help us to do this each day.
Bible Reading
Luke 22:24-27.
Prayer
Dear Lord Jesus, I know that You did not come to be served, but to serve. Sometimes I fail to think of others, but I want to be like You. Please give me a heart like Yours. Amen.
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