Are we slaves or servants? What does Jesus think?
Am I a slave or a servant? Yes! I am both. It isn’t an “either/or” issue. I am afraid, however, …
Tag Archives: Servant
Am I working for myself? Who am I working for?
My work is not for myself. My work is for our God. I am a slave to my Master Jesus. …
“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master.” ~Jesus
Am I a servant or am I a slave? I am both. It isn’t an “either/or” issue. I am afraid; …
“Let the senior among you become like the junior; let the leader act the part of the servant.” ~Jesus
It starts with an argument. Who is going to be the greatest. They were sincere. They all thought they would …
What does faithfulness look like in serving others?
I am to do good to all people. I must be faithful to God’s goal to love my neighbor. I …
What does Jesus teach about humility?
When I come to the Messiah as someone who misses God’s goal (aka sinner), I must come in humility. I …
“Do you want to stand out? Then step down. Be a servant.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear. I am to be a servant. Jesus shows me the way. Jesus made himself a slave of …
Gentleness – What is the example of Jesus?
I have a lot to learn from Jesus. Jesus is gentle and shows compassion. Jesus has compassion for those in …
“Do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, the Messiah.” ~Jesus
Jesus isn’t enamored with my being a leader who serves. Jesus calls on me to be a servant or a …
What does Jesus think of being a “servant leader”? Hint: Can you say “Argle Bargle”?
There is a lot being said, by “leaders”, about being servant leaders. I have a friend that has written a …
“Who here qualifies for the job of overseeing the kitchen? A person the Master can depend on to feed the workers on time each day.” ~Jesus
Can Jesus depend on me? There have been many times where He couldn’t. I didn’t step up to the plate, …
“If you understand what I’m telling you, act like it—and live a happy life.” ~Jesus
What is God’s goal for me? My job is to be a servant of God. That is it. There is …
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” ~Martin Luther King, Jr. It is all …
“Whoever wants to be great must become a servant. Whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear about what is important. It is not about being a leader. It is not about who sits …
“I’ve come to start a fire on this earth! I’ve come to change everything, turn everything right side up!” ~Jesus
Jesus is radical. Jesus is the ultimate change agent. Jesus is the ultimate disruptor. Jesus upsets relationships. Jesus doesn’t make …
"Take your stand with God’s loyal community and live, or chase after phantoms of evil and die." ~~King Solomon
There is a way to live and there is a way to die. Living comes from aligning myself with God …
"If someone takes unfair advantage of you, use the occasion to practice the servant life." ~~Jesus
It happens all the time. Someone uses us for their own advantage. We get upset. It’s just not right. We …
