Day 61
“Whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:43-45 ESV)
● Jesus puts our welfare and needs ahead of His own as He conducts His ministry, showing us what real leadership is.
● Jesus shows that those who lead in the kingdom of God serve others in humility.
● He leads by laying down His life as the sacrifice for our sins and calls us to similar sacrifice.
Dear Father, You have sent Christ to serve us, although He has the right to demand our service. Forgive us Father. Lead us to give ourselves for the sake of others, that we, being last, may truly be first with Jesus in His kingdom. Amen.
(From - The Lutheran Study Bible, Concordia Publishing House, 2009, page 1681)
Look for opportunities to put Christ first today by helping others!
Pastor David Paape
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