Thursday November 17, 2011

Read Mark 10:35-45

 

If Jesus came to save the lost, if He came to call the un-callable, then how should that affect our churches? Jesus Himself answers that question in today’s passage.

 

The disciples are arguing and are somewhat indignant because the brothers James and John have asked Jesus for permission to sit at the most important seats when His kingdom is consummated. Jesus gently but firmly slaps all the disciples on the cheek when He tells them that being great in the Kingdom of God equates to being a servant. The rational for this teaching is not some deep psycho analytical mumbo jumbo. The reasoning is clearly spelt out in vs 45.

 

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."

 

Our Lord and Saviour did not come to be served as a King at a banquet, even though He is The King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He came to serve and even to give His life as the ransom price to set us free from the power and authority of the evil one. He died to set us free. He suffered and was punished for our salvation. As Jesus’ disciples we can expect to walk as He did and to tread in His footsteps.

 

The church is a house of service. We serve each other each and every Lord’s day (Sonday - the day we commit to the Son) and throughout the week. But we also serve the community around us individually, as a cell group and as a congregation and even as a denomination. This kind of service that imitates the Lord’s service will challenge the world. Some will be offended and will counter attack, ridicule and make life difficult. But others will see the love of Christ and will be drawn to Him for salvation. The church, the Kingdom of God will grow as we reach out in Jesus imitating service to each other and to the community around us.

 

Where and how are you serving? Where and how are you giving of yourself to the benefit of others?

 

Prayer:-

à Pray for  the last Extreme for this year, happening this Saturday.  For the non church kids who love to come.

 

à Pray for all the helpers who assist in running Extreme, that their lives and actions would be a clear “Bible” for the kids to read and see in action.