The ultimate test of servanthood is that those being served, by the way they are served, ultimately become disposed themselves to be servants.
Robert K. Greenleaf
Romans 12:11- 12
Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer. (HCSB)
Marcus T. Cicero the Roman orator who lived from 106-43 BC, had this to say of serving, “In the master there is a servant, in the servant a master.” Marcus didn’t know Jesus, but in a way the words he spoke were directed to those that serve Christ today. Let’s look at the parallels.
Jesus came as a servant to us and insisted that it be that way, just ask Peter about a certain foot washing and he will testify to that. Jesus’ favorite way to refer to Himself was “Son of Man.” He really wanted to connect to us on the servant level. So why don’t we try to do that more, it seems that we all want to be looked at as great philosophers, but the greater is a servant. Again, ask Peter.
So in our serving each other, we also serve the Lord. It is all connected somehow, just as Jesus connected with us, and also connected with His Father in Glory, we are also to keep our hearts in both places. Those around you should be shown the same love that you show the Father, and service shows it best…God Bless.
Pastor William
Robert K. Greenleaf
Romans 12:11- 12
Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer. (HCSB)
Marcus T. Cicero the Roman orator who lived from 106-43 BC, had this to say of serving, “In the master there is a servant, in the servant a master.” Marcus didn’t know Jesus, but in a way the words he spoke were directed to those that serve Christ today. Let’s look at the parallels.
Jesus came as a servant to us and insisted that it be that way, just ask Peter about a certain foot washing and he will testify to that. Jesus’ favorite way to refer to Himself was “Son of Man.” He really wanted to connect to us on the servant level. So why don’t we try to do that more, it seems that we all want to be looked at as great philosophers, but the greater is a servant. Again, ask Peter.
So in our serving each other, we also serve the Lord. It is all connected somehow, just as Jesus connected with us, and also connected with His Father in Glory, we are also to keep our hearts in both places. Those around you should be shown the same love that you show the Father, and service shows it best…God Bless.
Pastor William
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