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The very image of Jesus hanging on a cruel cross, taking our punishment for our sin upon Himself, when He did no wrong scream His love for us and His meekness toward us!
Blessed are the meek, those who put others’ needs above their own.
Let’s be honest for a moment. It is our natural tendency to want to be first, go first, be seen, get picked, be the one in the light, and so forth. It is our natural tendency to be selfish and self-centered. Therefore, it is going to take courage and humility for us to purposefully seek to go against the natural flow.
But thanks be to God, we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength. (See Philippians 4:13)
Rest assured this is definitely something He strengthens us for, to serve others. So far, we have dealt with two quite personal subjects, recognizing our need for Jesus and lamenting over sin on a personal level. Now is the point at which we begin to step outside of ourselves and do what God does so well, love people!
Listen to what Jesus said in Matthew 20:28, “just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
This is what Jesus taught us to do as well.
And it takes courage to do this, especially in a world that wants to be served but not do the serving themselves.
Sadly, we live in a society that teaches us, whatever makes you happy or makes you feel good, then do it because we only have this moment to live.
But this is counter-productive to what the Bible teaches.
In actuality, life is connected, and we are all going to live forever, either in the presence of God or apart from Him.
The things we do today will directly affect our tomorrow and could very well affect our and others’ eternities as well.
Listen, you matter!
Jesus paid for you with His precious blood. And He didn’t just do it, so you could be forgiven, but also so you could play a vital role in the fulfillment of His plan on the earth. He didn’t have to do any of that, but He chose it. Because He so loves you!
The qualifications for growth in His company we have learned so far?
To be poor in spirit, to mourn over sin, and to put others first.
Left to our devices, we would all fail and have failed at these, but thanks be to God who not only forgives and frees us, but also gives us the strength, gifts, ability, and desire to do so much more than we can think, ask, or imagine!
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By Joshua Scott ZeitzThe very image of Jesus hanging on a cruel cross, taking our punishment for our sin upon Himself, when He did no wrong scream His love for us and His meekness toward us!
Blessed are the meek, those who put others’ needs above their own.
Let’s be honest for a moment. It is our natural tendency to want to be first, go first, be seen, get picked, be the one in the light, and so forth. It is our natural tendency to be selfish and self-centered. Therefore, it is going to take courage and humility for us to purposefully seek to go against the natural flow.
But thanks be to God, we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength. (See Philippians 4:13)
Rest assured this is definitely something He strengthens us for, to serve others. So far, we have dealt with two quite personal subjects, recognizing our need for Jesus and lamenting over sin on a personal level. Now is the point at which we begin to step outside of ourselves and do what God does so well, love people!
Listen to what Jesus said in Matthew 20:28, “just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
This is what Jesus taught us to do as well.
And it takes courage to do this, especially in a world that wants to be served but not do the serving themselves.
Sadly, we live in a society that teaches us, whatever makes you happy or makes you feel good, then do it because we only have this moment to live.
But this is counter-productive to what the Bible teaches.
In actuality, life is connected, and we are all going to live forever, either in the presence of God or apart from Him.
The things we do today will directly affect our tomorrow and could very well affect our and others’ eternities as well.
Listen, you matter!
Jesus paid for you with His precious blood. And He didn’t just do it, so you could be forgiven, but also so you could play a vital role in the fulfillment of His plan on the earth. He didn’t have to do any of that, but He chose it. Because He so loves you!
The qualifications for growth in His company we have learned so far?
To be poor in spirit, to mourn over sin, and to put others first.
Left to our devices, we would all fail and have failed at these, but thanks be to God who not only forgives and frees us, but also gives us the strength, gifts, ability, and desire to do so much more than we can think, ask, or imagine!