Wednesday Word for June 15th
Do you want to make a difference in God’s kingdom? Do you desire to be used in a mighty way to the glory of Jesus? Do you have high ambitions for yourself in Christ’s body? Then don’t settle for holding a significant position or for being especially prominent. I want to encourage you to raise your sights even higher—make it your goal to be the chief person in the kingdom of God.. And start serving everyone around you.
Jesus told His disciples on several occasions the only way to be great in His kingdom was by serving others. The person that wishes to be great must take on the lowest, others-oriented position in the church and must become a servant to all.
So, here’s a tough, ’you & God’ question … Is there anyone in the church that you would seriously ‘dislike’ serving? Do you still see yourself above certain individuals because of their background, or social status, or financial situation? Then, you are not yet the ‘chief’ in God’s kingdom. Because you’re not serving to ALL.
Here’s the good news, God gives us opportunities every day to serve. Opportunities to seek out the ‘lowliest of these’ and become lower still by serving them. There is no person to small, or sick, or handicapped for you to serve in Jesus’ kingdom .. IF you are spiritually ambitious enough!
~Jeff
