The Strength of Serving Others
Jesus said it plainly. "I gave you an example that you should do as I did to you." He was looking for action, not theory.
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Written by Chuck Swindoll, these encouraging devotional thoughts are published seven days per week.
Graciously Receiving and Giving
Being a super high-achiever, I must confess I find it difficult to receive from others. Really difficult. I’m usually on the giving end, not the receiving. My pride fights hard to stay intact when receiving generosity.
Being a Servant Is Unannounced
As Jesus prepared to wash His disciples' feet, He never said, "Men, I am now going to demonstrate servanthood—watch my humility."
Proud Hearts and Dirty Feet
If a home could not afford a slave, one of the early arriving guests would graciously take upon himself the role of the house servant and wash the feet of those who came. What is interesting is that none of the disciples had volunteered for that lowly task...so the room was filled with proud hearts and dirty feet.
A Self-Description of Jesus
I've been involved in a serious study of Scripture for more than 50 years of my life, and in all that time I have found only one place where Jesus Christ—in His own words—describes His own "inner man."
A Servant, Not a Superstar
Unlike most influential, celebrity types, Jesus' description of Himself doesn't sound like the popular hype we've grown accustomed to hearing. Jesus was a servant, not a superstar.
What's Your Motive?
Because the path of servanthood is so perilous, we need to cultivate a sensitive walk with God marked by obedience.
Three Timely Lessons for God's Servants
In recent posts, I have written about God's servants feeling used and unappreciated, experiencing undeserved disrespect and resentment, and having hidden greed—a desire to be rewarded.
Hidden Greed
Exposed and sternly judged, Gehazi experienced a horrible punishment—leprosy (5:25-27). Gehazi had not only gone against the decision of the prophet, he had lied to him when confronted with his deeds.
Good Will Come
As a pastor, counsellor, and seminary chancellor, I have often found myself in an unpopular spot. An individual who has come to me pours out his or her soul. And God very clearly leads me to confront or point out a few specifics that the person finds rather painful to hear, not to mention accept.
