Are you serving?

Reading: 1 Chronicles 6 and Matthew 20

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-26, But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles Lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant,

Thoughts: Most everyone prefers to be served, and if we could have someone to do all the cooking and cleaning and chores around the how we would. In those days servants were property, human tools, and Jesus after the disciples were talking about who would be greater in heaven drops the bomb on them if you want to be great be a servant. We are all given authority, are we using it to lord it over others or are we serving? The best management in business are ones who serve their employees. 

Prayer: Father God you are the greatest servant of all, you are looking out for our good and taking care of all we need. In your authority you pour your love over us and lead us and guide us in all we do. Open our hearts and minds to receive that leading and the joy you have for us.