Luke 22:26
26 But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves.
This is a hard one. The youngest doesn’t get to pick. The servants don’t get to eat first or have much autonomy. When kids play make believe, everyone wants to be the Knight or the Princess. Nobody wants to be the slave. Why would Christianity set up this kind of upside-down value system?
If you argue too much against it, you run into a problem. Jesus Himself set a pretty drastic example. You were never king of anything and your service to others won’t end up being too extreme. He is King of Everything and His service included drinking the full wrath of God for Humanity’s sin. He has set our example for true greatness. Will we take Him seriously?
Prayer prompt: Lord, You have served me so well. Please teach me to serve others.
Daily Reading: Deuteronomy 32, Psalm 35, 2 Chronicles 5 (Click or tap the Verses to read them on your device)
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