A Life of Service

1 John 3:16

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.

The life of Jesus Christ was the epitome of servanthood.  He poured Himself out upon the needs of the people, especially the need for salvation from sin.  He was willing to be the sacrificial lamb.  He was willing to be the door mat under people's feet.  He sought no recognition.  He sought to show us what love is.

Prayer,

Heavenly Father, we pray that You will take us to the foot of the Cross to seek a life of service to all men.  We pray that You will teach us how to minister in love to those around us.  We pray that you will build us up so that we may forsake the need for recognition, except in Your eyes.  May our lives be a reflection of our Servant King.