[Friday's Devotional] - A call to Serve

Servanthood is sometimes not considered very fashionable or appealing, yet I was encouraged by the army of volunteers in the UK for the Olympics in London – 70,000 people put on a uniform and gave up their time for free, to make the event a success.  It wasn't a burden; they really enjoyed it and were fulfilled and happy to play a vital part.  I wonder whether we have a legacy of volunteering a year on?  What do we think of rulers and servants?  Here is what Jesus said:

Jesus called them together and said, "You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them.  Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all.   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: 42-45 [NIV]

Call to Action: SERVE

Review your attitude today – are you a customer or a supplier?  Are you a consumer or a provider?  Do you come to church on Sunday to make a withdrawal or a deposit?  Think about something you can do as an act of service today.  It could be something to help a family member or a neighbour, a friend or a colleague, or a random act of kindness to a stranger you meet today.  Is there some time you could give in service to the church family?  Do you tithe your time as well as your money?  Pray about these things today

PRAY

LORD, help me to follow your example of service. Let me consider others before myself.  Show me how I can use my time and gifts in service of others and keep me from being selfish. In Jesus name, Amen.

Dave MacLellan

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