Philippians 2:3-8
4. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
5. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
6. Who, being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
7. But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
8. And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
How many of us really know how to serve? I don't mean just the Lord but serve others. A dear friend of mine knows what it is to serve others, she serves those who need help but taking meals to them wkly. Another dear friend gives of his time to serve his Pastor in preparation for their new church building.
One of my children (don't be shocked they are human too) said to his brother one day, "Why should I do that for you? I'm not your servant!' Now lets stop right there.... Yes, he's not his brothers personal servant BUT if he had, of had a servants heart he would have willingly done what his brother asked of him.
Do we have the attitude my son had that evening, "I'm not your servant!" Or do we want to serve?
After all God took on the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men. If God can put himself in the form of servant, why can't we?
What are some ways we can serve?
1. being helpful
2. cleaning up even though not asked.
3. when asked to do something have the right spirit about it and being a servant
4. Having the mind of Christ and being a servant.
Just to name a few. Trust me it's not always easy to put self aside and serve others. If your a mom you're always being a servant for your children. If your married you serve your husband. If you're a Pastors wife or anyone you will be serving others. Sometimes we fail and sin sneaks in and we say NO I don't want to do that. Just remember God made himself into a servant and if he can do that surely we can!!
S - Serving with Love
E - Everyone needs to know someone cares
R - Rewards aren't earthly things but Heavenly
V - There's a virtue in being a servant
E - Eternal rewards will far exceed your servants heart here on earth!
Just remember this too:
J - is for Jesus he is the way
O - is for Others show them today
Y- is for you my friend why don't you come to him.....
If we show JOY in SERVEing HIM it could open a door for others to know the Lord as their Saviour.
4. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
5. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
6. Who, being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
7. But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
8. And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
How many of us really know how to serve? I don't mean just the Lord but serve others. A dear friend of mine knows what it is to serve others, she serves those who need help but taking meals to them wkly. Another dear friend gives of his time to serve his Pastor in preparation for their new church building.
One of my children (don't be shocked they are human too) said to his brother one day, "Why should I do that for you? I'm not your servant!' Now lets stop right there.... Yes, he's not his brothers personal servant BUT if he had, of had a servants heart he would have willingly done what his brother asked of him.
Do we have the attitude my son had that evening, "I'm not your servant!" Or do we want to serve?
After all God took on the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men. If God can put himself in the form of servant, why can't we?
What are some ways we can serve?
1. being helpful
2. cleaning up even though not asked.
3. when asked to do something have the right spirit about it and being a servant
4. Having the mind of Christ and being a servant.
Just to name a few. Trust me it's not always easy to put self aside and serve others. If your a mom you're always being a servant for your children. If your married you serve your husband. If you're a Pastors wife or anyone you will be serving others. Sometimes we fail and sin sneaks in and we say NO I don't want to do that. Just remember God made himself into a servant and if he can do that surely we can!!
S - Serving with Love
E - Everyone needs to know someone cares
R - Rewards aren't earthly things but Heavenly
V - There's a virtue in being a servant
E - Eternal rewards will far exceed your servants heart here on earth!
Just remember this too:
J - is for Jesus he is the way
O - is for Others show them today
Y- is for you my friend why don't you come to him.....
If we show JOY in SERVEing HIM it could open a door for others to know the Lord as their Saviour.
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