Devotional
So often, we think that greatness is when we become all important to ourselves and to the people in the society. Getting accolades and being so respected and revered in the society. Hence, we could do all things and even become all things in our quest to be great. But we barely know that the top-notch secret to greatness and its expression is servanthood. Yes, this is all time true. And Jesus also affirmed it in the gospel of Mark 10:43-45; He says,
Key Scripture
Whoever desires to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be most important and first in rank among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to have service rendered to Him, but to serveMark 10:43-45 AMP
Refreshing for the Day
In these verses, Jesus reveals that servanthood is what makes a person great, and that no one can become great without it! Now, the question is, who is a servant? A servant is one who lives to benefit other people—they sacrifice for people’s happiness and fulfillment. They have the interest of others at heart and put same first. They are not selfish, nor egotistical. They understood the watchword—sacrifice. So, beloved, I pray with you today, may the Lord help you and bring you to the place of servanthood, where comes the true greatness. And as you seek God and serve others, may God bless you immeasurably in Jesus’ name, Amen. Stay Refreshed!
Note This
Sacrifice is the only status symbol in the kingdom of God. It involves giving your all to humanity unreservedly.
Responsibility
So, deliberately look for opportunities to serve others unconditionally and to let God bless others through you.
Pause in His presence
Prayer
O LORD, give me the grace to serve others and also bless others through me, in the name of Jesus’ Amen! (Go ahead and pray for other intentions as the Spirit leads)
Carry this with you
Prophetic Word
As you seek God and serve others, may God bless you immeasurably and cause you to be great, in the name of Jesus’ Amen!
Bible Texts
Mark 10: 43-45