April 04, 2019: SOAP #3409:  Judges 19-21; 2Corinthians 4

Scripture:  2Corinthians (NIV) 4:5 For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

Observation:  Paul was describing his ministry to the citizens of Corinth.  He had been truthful and open with everyone, making sure not to use deception.  Paul had not drawn people to himself, but to Jesus.  Paul was not lord, Jesus was Lord!  Jesus is Paul’s Lord and Paul desired that those living in Corinth make Jesus their Lord!  So, what was Paul’s relationship to the Corinthians?  He was their servant.

He was their servant “for Jesus’ sake!”  In honor of Christ, Paul served them.  In obedience to Christ, he served them.  With the goal of having the life of Christ formed within them, he served them.

Application:  How do…how should I see myself?  In relationship to Jesus: He is my Lord.  In relationship to others: their servant for Jesus sake.

Prayer:  Holy Spirit, do your work in me. The greatest honor in this world is to be a personal servant of the Creator of All.  Keep reminding me that I am a servant of others for Christ’s sake! Amen

Pastor Leon
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