HE + WE > me

SCRIPTURE: Philippians 2:3-4

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others.

DEVOTION:

When you look at the area on the scoreboard right above the score, you never see the last name of a player or coach.  However, you do see a reference to the team.  HOME, VISITOR, EAGLES, LIONS, etc.    The score has nothing to do with the accomplishments of an individual.   Everyone on the team receives the points no matter who scored them or how many times any individual athlete touches the ball.  Great teams do not care who scores the points!  They also don’t care what role they play.  They do care about making their team-mates successful.  This is a Kingdom principle called servant leadership and it’s opposite from the world’s way of thinking.  (TARGET STATEMENT) Popular culture tells us to promote ourselves, but Kingdom culture tells us to elevate the Lord and those around us.  According to God’s way of thinking….we win when we serve!   That’s why we always say “HE + WE > me”

QUESTIONS:

1.What does this scripture and devotion tell us about God?

2. What does this scripture and devotion tell us about people?

3. How can we actively respond to this scripture and devotion as a team?