You’ve got it backwards
by Georgie Schuster
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But it is not so among you; instead, whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all (Mark 10:43,44).
Read Mark 10: 32-45
Can you just imagine the feeling in the air when the other 10 disciples heard James and John asking for a couple of the most prestigious positions in heaven? Awkward! How does Jesus deal with the situation? He bursts the bubble of tension by providing a perspective that turns their whole way of thinking upside down!
It is difficult to comprehend that God himself (Jesus) left heaven to strap on human shoes (or sandals) so he could walk among us on our level, in all our mire and mess. To love, care and serve and ultimately offer himself as a sacrifice … so that we can be lifted up. And yet, he did!
Jesus’ parting gesture of love and servitude before he went to the cross was to perform the lowly task of washing his disciples’ feet …
And then he called them (and us) to follow in his steps … in love and service to others.
Keep your eyes open … the Holy Spirit just might place someone in your path for you to serve today!
Dear Jesus, thank you for your great love. You came down to rescue me and I exalt you as the Lord of lords and the King of kings. Holy Spirit, please guide me to the people you would have me serve today. In your name Jesus I pray, Amen.
Georgie lives in Adelaide. She loves getting out into the country to experience God’s creation. She likes taking photos when she can. After teaching for many years, she now enjoys working in a church/school setting where she still gets to share stories about Jesus with children and families.
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