"And whoever desires to a be first among you, let him be your slave--- just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." Matthew 20:27, 28)
Most people do not put these words in the same sentence when speaking of our Lord Jesus Christ, King, Lord, Savior, Redeemer, Servant.
I have been so impacted by our text. Jesus is my Servant. Jesus came, "....to serve," me! Just consider our text: Jesus compares Himself to a slave, viz., "....let him be your slave---- just as the Son of Man...[came]...to serve...."----- just like a slave. I can only imagine what might be going through your head right now.
Father, in Jesus Name, we worship You; we praise You, but that cannot compare to Your declaration that You came, "to serve," us. I cannot comprehend this. Amen.
Hebrews 12:2
When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"
Hebrews 12:2
