DCLM Sincere Milk 17 DECEMBER 2021 — Serving Others
DCLM Sincere Milk 17 DECEMBER 2021 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Serving Others
TOPIC: SERVING OTHERS
TEXT: MARK 10:42-44
42 But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.
43 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
44 And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.
Key Verse: “And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all” (Mark 10:44).
MESSAGE
It is often said that “the way up is down”. The way to greatness is humility. Our Lord Jesus Christ has shown us the greatest example of humility. He made Himself of no reputation.
Read Respect Your Parents
His coming to this world of sin to die for us is the greatest demonstration of humility. He left all the glory, honour and privileges that He enjoyed in heaven to come to this world to serve and then die for us.
What about you, is your life beneficial to others? How willing and ready are you to serve others? Do you love to serve or to be served?
At home, are you willing to do the work others do not want to do? Are you willing to go on errands for your mother when others do not want to? Can you wait to sweep and clean up the church after service when other children are rushing home? Do you seek personal benefit or the benefit of others?
Also Read Bible Doctrines
Only children who have the mind of Christ can have the grace to serve others. God promotes those who serve others. Let your life be a blessing to others.
Prayer: Father, give me the mind of Christ and the grace to serve others.
Further Reading: John 13:4-8
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
