SUNDAY CHOICE – MAKE ME A SERVANT – By Charles Schokman
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AN OVERVIEW
There is no single Bible verse that reads “Make me a servant,” but the theme of desiring to be a servant and follow Jesus’ example of service is found in several passages, including Matthew 20:26-28, where Jesus teaches that the greatest among you must be a servant, and Philippians 2:5-8, which describes Jesus emptying himself, taking the form of a servant. The phrase “Make me a servant” often appears in prayers and hymns inspired by these biblical concepts.
LORD MAKE ME A SERVANT
How many times in the church is our actions marked by wanting to serve, or by a desire to be served? I am afraid that we are motivated more by a desire to be served, to lead and get honour, or to receive praise. The Bible calls on us to be servants.
ALL CHRISTIANS ARE CALLED ON TO BE SERVANTS.
Jesus calls on us to empty ourselves in order to be a child of God. Matthew 18:3-4 “and said, Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” It is obvious that while we continue with a carnal mind set we can never become servants of God. (Romans 8:5-8)
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A SERVANT?.
It is to humble oneself and put the good of others before self. It is to lose your life in service for God and others. It is the opposite of pride and arrogance, or wanting to elevate self.
Jesus defined what it means to be a servant in John 13:3-17.
THE ATTITUDE OF A SERVANT…
…is a mind set we adopt I Corinthians 9:19
…is without consideration of repayment Luke 6:34-35
…is unselfish Philippians 2:3-8
…is preferential to another, putting others first Romans 12:10
Courtesy of Pastor Viloshni Pillay.
Pray that these hymns help us to be servants humble and meek.
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