Message from Scripture: 10/23/2020

 

Our message from Scripture today is Mark 10:45; “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

 

Jesus truly fulfilled the role of a servant in His earthly ministry. He took opportunities to help others, no matter who they were, no matter their need. He helped lepers, He helped centurions, He helped men and women, He helped everyone He came into contact with that needed helped. In this passage we read, He wanted His disciples to understand, that if they were to be great before God, they would have to serve others. What does our Lord teach us about service?

 

We learn service doesn’t depend on how worthy others are. The presence of human need and suffering was reason enough for ministry in Jesus’ eyes. Jesus reminded His disciples, “We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is coming when no one can work (John 9:4).

 

We learn service doesn’t depend on how appreciative others are. Jesus did not ask others what they could do for him. Jesus didn’t help others just so they might do something for Him. Jesus elsewhere would say, “But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is kind to ungrateful and evil men” (Luke 6:35).

 

We learn service does demand a compassionate concern for others. Jesus was moved with pity for others, but He was also concerned enough that he did something about it: He helped others in their need.

 

Aren’t we glad that our Lord thought enough of us to serve us by coming in the flesh and offering Himself for us?  This is where we must begin to be approved before God, to have the heart of a servant, first for God and then for each other. Amazing things will happen when we give ourselves to each other. This is the way to have a great day in Christ. God bless.

 

Robert