Developing a desire to pursue the life of a servant.

 

But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant.                                     - Matthew 23: 11

 

Greatness is sought after and celebrated in the world. Leaders, artists, musicians, and athletes to name a few have all been figures we have come to admire during our lifetime.

 

Their talents have encouraged and sometimes inspired              us to achieve greatness of our own. And yet some of the greatest people that have ever lived will never be known           to the general public.

 

These average everyday people are the real heroes. They seek not to be recognized and humbly go about their day seeking to encourage, enrich and invest in those around them without any recognition.

 

For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.                    - Romans 12:3

This is what the heart of a servant appears as described in the Bible. We all have an opportunity to be transformed as an example to those around us.

 

For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.                            - Galatians 5:13

 

Everyone's been gifted with special and unique gifts and talents that we're intended to help others. We should seek to know the author who created them and us who already knows the path we should travel.

 

Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.                      - Philippians 3:12

The word of God is our "owner's manual" given to specifically guide us on this journey.

 

Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.                                                               Psalm 119:105

 

We will face many challenges and difficulties but we also have an assurance that we can overcome them by allowing his power to work in and through us. Humbly we must recognize our need for forgiveness and redemption. We are powerless to change apart from the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ for our sins.

 

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” - Mark 10:45

 

 

This invitation has been made available to all who so desire to pursue a life of a servant.

 Have you by faith embraced this truth for yourself?