Servants

The approach of Passion week reminds me of the heart and desire of Christ. On several occasions He spoke of His desire to serve others. He spoke of His desire to seek the lost, look for those who needed a physician, and minister to those who were in need. He also set the example of servanthood so that His followers would emulate that attitude once He completed His mission on planet Earth. The Spirit reminded me about the need to live with a heart of a servant as I was praying this morning. It is easy to forget that we are called to serve. It is also easy to forget that there is a reward when we serve others. God rewards our lives with riches that may not be able to be counted in monetary terms yet they remain a permanent part of our lives. I read this brief yet challenging devotion written with the hands and from the heart of Chuck Swindoll. I would like to share it with you today.

 

Serve the LORD with gladness: come before him with joyful singing. (Psalms 100:2)

Servanthood implies diligence, faithfulness, loyalty, and humility.

Servants don't compete . . . or grandstand . . . or polish their image . . . or grab the limelight. They know their job, they admit their limitations, they do what they do quietly and consistently.

Servants cannot control anyone or everything, and they shouldn't try.

Servants cannot change or "fix" people.

Servants cannot concern themselves with who gets the credit.

Let's serve . . . in the name of Jesus.