It’s Your Serve (2)

Consumerism dominates our cultural landscape. We easily slide into a “what have you done for me lately” mindset. In the natural, being served by others has instant appeal. We crave being served. Scratch my back and then I will let you scratch my back again.

In God’s kingdom economy, the focus shifts from selfishness to selflessness. As God’s kingdom citizens, we are to move away from a “me-first” mentality in order to embrace the “others-first” lifestyle.

• “‘For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.'” Mark 10:45 (NIV)

Jesus consistently lived the “others-first” lifestyle. As the Son of God, He had every right to be served, yet He chose to serve to benefit others. Jesus is our model to follow. Jesus is the ultimate example for us to emulate. We will never find a more accurate portrait of servitude than the One who gave His life for us.

Who will benefit from your life today? Ask God to elevate your sensitivity to each opportunity to serve to benefit others.

It’s your serve!

Pursuing God,

Stephen Trammell
Executive Pastor