SCRIPTURE: Luke (NIV) 22:24 Also a dispute arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. 25 Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. 26 But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves. 27 For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.
OBSERVATION: On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus was with His disciples. The issue arose as to who would be the greatest in the kingdom. Jesus had the perfect squelch! There was no question, HE was the greatest!!! But being the greatest, He moved among them as a servant!
He washed their feet! He directed the Passover meal! And He was preparing to do the greatest act of service ever done for man: He would give His sinless blood as payment for the sins of man! HE was the greatest there, and HE was among them as one who serves!
APPLICATION: No one is more worthy to be served than Jesus! I am called to be His servant. I serve Him out of love and respect. BUT I am not even worthy to be His servant until I have let HIM serve me! He is the greatest servant!
I receive Him as my Savior and He washes away my sin under the blood H shed on the cross! I receive Him as my Lord and He serves me by directing my life in ways that honor Him and bring great joy to my heart!
PRAYER: Lord, I confess my sins, I am sorry for my sins; I receive your forgiveness. Take the place as Lord of my life. Use me to serve others and glorify you. Amen
Pastor Leon
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