Serve

Serve

Guest Blog by Gary Riedel

 S - Scripture: 

Matthew 20:28 Even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many.

O - Observation: 

The Jews were expecting that Jesus would be a King who would save them from the oppression of the Romans, but instead he talked about being a humble servant and even giving His life for many! What kind of King was this? Zechariah 9:9 Behold your king is coming to you, righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey. John 1:12 He came that all who received Him, that all who believed in His name, He gave the right to be children of God. Jesus came to serve with all that He had, His Life! His life for ours! What a King, what a Servant, what a Savior!!

A - Application: 

Jesus set an example in service to others that we cannot emulate, but as His children, we can help others we can share the gifts God has given to us and most of all we can share His Holy and Saving Word. Participating in Christian fellowship and worship, greeting our neighbor, reaching out to those in need and supporting and doing missions are all ways to SERVE. Can I improve in my SERVING?

P - Prayer: 

Gracious Father, you have blessed us with the knowledge of Jesus, help us SERVE a dying world by doing and sharing as You have taught us. In Jesus Name, Amen