The servant
attitude is humbling. Here Jesus is teaching that the one who humbles himself
will be exalted. That could be a reason to be willing to humble oneself in
service, knowing that one day you’ll be exalted. But a person who is truly
willing to be humble wouldn’t seek to be exalted—to be given a position higher
than others. Jesus had such wisdom into the human psychic—but then He created
us! Isn’t it just like a person who exalts himself—puts himself up on a
pedestal to be admired and adored by others eventually is humbled—falls from popularity?
Yes. Jesus spoke the truth and tried to point it out to the crowd that He was
addressing, probably at the Temple courtyard. This occurred during Jesus last
week—His final visit to Jerusalem. He wanted them to see the Pharisee for who
they were…and to see Him for who He was and is. He continued teaching His
disciples later that week at the Passover meal in the Upper Room. There He said… the one who is the greatest among you must
become like the youngest, and the leader like the servant. Luke 22:26. The
importance of being willing to serve others is to be noted. That is as
important today as it was in Jesus’ time.
Training Tip – Kids love to dress up. Have them dress up as Jesus’
disciples and serve you and one another dinner.
As You taught, Lord, so I pray that we will be good
servants of you, Christ Jesus. I ask that we would constantly be nourished on
the words of faith and sound doctrine (1 Timothy 4:6), knowing that
whatever we ask, we will receive as promised in John 15:7, as we abide in You.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
© 2013 by Mickey
M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
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