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CASNFCI SCRIPTURE & PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Called to Serve:
“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”— Matthew 20:28
Jesus told His ambitious disciples a shocking thing. If they would be great, they must become a servant to others. Who would willingly lead the life of a servant if he/she wanted greatness? Christ points out that this is exactly the life He has been living among them. In Philippians 2:5–8, Paul explains it this way: "Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross." This unimaginable act of service to humanity led, in the end, to Jesus becoming the greatest of all for all time: "Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father" (Philippians 2:9–11).
Genuine ministry is carried out for the benefit of others and not for one's self-promotion. A true and fruitful ministry is not undertaken for what one receives but for what one can give to others. Godly leadership is not designed to serve one's emotional satisfaction or stoke one's ego but to be of service to others - as did Christ. As God's children, we are not to mirror the world but be conformed into the likeness of Christ through the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit.
We are called to follow the same path to greatness: humble, sacrificial service to others.
PRAYER
Lord, I pour out my life as an offering to You. Help me live a humble and sacrificial life of service for your glory. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Rev. Isaac G. Y Bangalu Founder & CE
Couples & Singles Network for Christ Initiative
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