Servanthood is not in vogue right now. Was it ever? It’s not fashionable to pour out your life, interests, time, and energy for the sake of others. Having a servant’s attitude is seen as a weakness, like you’re not living up to your potential. Yet servanthood requires incredible strength. A servant realizes the unimaginable potential in God’s kingdom. Remember what Jesus taught? In Matthew 23:11-12, Jesus says: "The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."

What a stirring truth! The self-sacrifice of a servant unlocks God’s exaltation and honor. The degree to which we serve is the degree to which we are great in God’s eyes. Am I willing to become less so that others can become greater? Am I willing to lay aside my desires, to put others’ needs before my own and simply give? Sadly, it is harder for me than I’d like to admit.

Jesus chose to be lowly in heart. He placed others before Himself. He was never too important to serve “the least of these.” In humility, let’s desire to do the same.

This is Luis Palau.