One Who Serves

Luke 22
25 But Jesus said to them, The kings of the Gentiles are deified by them and exercise lordship [ruling as emperor-gods] over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors and well-doers.
26 But this is not to be so with you; on the contrary, let him who is the greatest among you become like the youngest, and him who is the chief and leader like one who serves.
27 For who is the greater, the one who reclines at table (the master), or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am in your midst as One Who serves.

• Flesh loves to glory in the flesh. Whether it be a man, a ministry, a doctrine, a testimony, performance or experience, the flesh loves to recognise and revere itself. In the world and in the church we find that man looks to man.
• May we be careful to glory in none but Christ! To “HEAR HIM” Luke 9:35. Our flesh is subtle and our hearts “deceitful above all things” Jeremiah 17:9. So let us be wary and careful of where our affections lie. God has chosen the low, weak and base things, the rejected, the unimpressive, the unqualified and unskilled… “that no flesh should glory in His presence.” 1 Corinthians 1:27-29. God uses His people in powerful ways but may we be careful to glorify JESUS ONLY AND ALWAYS for His testimonies in men and women! The flesh life and its works end in death, physical or spiritual, no matter how religious or impressive.
• We find Jesus when we are in the place of humble servitude. It is in being the least that we find fellowship in Him. It is in preferring others, giving way to them, in washing their feet… that we find the yoke of The Saviour. After all, it is HIS life within us that desires to serve. It is HIS life that longs to take the lower place and humble itself to lift up others. It is HIS Spirit within us that causes us to live like Him! Which member are we living under? (Romans 7:21-13) A worldly, fleshly heart loathes to serve or sacrifice in the menial, unnoticed and unappreciated. The flesh is utterly opposed to giving without gain or serving without appreciation. Such a heart isn’t looking for The Lord at all but rather self satisfaction and promotion.
• Oh, Lord teach me to decrease. Transform me by the renewing of my mind to have a heart to serve, to live denying myself, preferring others and finding more of you in following in your example. May I be obedient and instant to remove any hindrance to your life and testimony flowing freely through me. Forgive me where I have been selfish, lazy and given to comfort and ease. Create in me a clean heart oh, God and renew a right Spirit within me that blesses your name and glories in your fellowship!

John 13
5 Then He (Jesus) poured water into the washbasin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the [servant’s] towel with which He was girded.

Matthew 20
28 … the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.