March 19, 2016: SOAP #2298:  

Scripture: 1Corinthians (NIV) 4:1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the secret things of God.

Observation:  The Apostle Paul was living his life in such a way that there would be no question as to his status. He wanted people to readily recognize that he was a servant.   Jesus saw himself as the servant of all. Paul was following the example of Jesus. The church today, especially the leaders should be following Jesus example also. Authority is a tool to make one a better servant!

Application: I need to be careful to live my life in such a way that others see me as a servant.  It is not how many people I rule, or dominate, or control; it is not how many people serve me. It is how many people I serve. Whatever authority I have should be used to serve others.

Prayer:   Lord, what is clear to you and to me should be clear to others also. I am your servant! Amen

Pastor Leon
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