Study Scripture: Mark 9:33-39
Following the lifestyle of Jesus and the instructions He gave His disciples, we understand that the lifestyle of a servant is an enviable one. If anyone desires to be great, he must first of all be a servant. There is no greatness without the humble heart of service.
Principles of Servant-hood
- You must be a servant (Matthew 20:27-28) – a servant has lost his power of resistance. He considers others before himself.
- You must give your life as ransom (Romans 12:1) – as a servant, you must burn out your life for others. You embrace God’s dealings in your life by laying down your life for others and for the kingdom. Laying down your life entails putting God first and self last (Romans 8:12-13). It means surrendering your will to God (Matthew 26:39)
- You must be humble (Mark 9:37, Romans 12:3, 1 Corinthians 13:4) – to be humble means not to think of yourself more highly than others. It means not to think of yourself more highly than you ought. The secret to unlocking God’s manifold grace over your life is by bringing yourself low. Jesus humbled himself till death on the cross (Philippians 2:8). Follow Him!
Prayer line: O Lord increase my commitment to you and give me the grace to be humble in Jesus name. Amen!