Created to Serve

“But Jesus called them to Himself and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and ...

“But Jesus called them to Himself and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. Yet it shall not be so among you, but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Mark 10:42-45

The definition of serving is to perform duties or services for (another person or an organisation). In this scripture, Christ is instructing us to serve one another and this is driven by love and humility.  Christ didn’t just instruct us to serve, he was able to lay a great example of serving by laying down his life on the cross to save the world. Serving was embedded in Christ's purpose on earth. We can see in the scriptures how Christ spent his time on earth using his gift to serve others, and how this had a great effect on the world. When you serve this will have an effect on other people’s life.

 

You were created to serve and serving is embedded in the fulfilment of your purpose here on earth, in other words, the reason you were placed on this earth is to serve others, whether you’re a pastor, cleaner, doctor lawyer or parent you have a duty to serve. Colossians 2:17 says ‘’’And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him’’. You must continue Christ work on earth, this is a privilege. 

 

The gift that is given unto us whether secular or spiritual was given for a purpose and it must be used it to serve others. 1 Peter 4:10 ‘’Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.’’ Remember everything given to you on earth is a tool given from above to serve.

 

The scripture say “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” Galatians 6:9. Serving can be humbling most time but the bible says in the book of Matthew 23:11 The greatest among you will be your servant. 

 

 

PRAYER POINTS

1. Heavenly Father, thank You for creating and redeeming us by grace for Your Kingdom worship and service in Jesus’ name (Ephesians 2:10).

2. Father, thank You for the gift, sustenance and preservation of life-giving us the privilege to praise and serve You in Jesus’ name (Psalm 115:17-18).

3. Father, thank You for the glorious calling, gifting, anointing, equipping and enabling us to serve You in various capacities with distinction in Jesus’ name (1 Peter 4:10-11).

4. Merciful Father, forgive our selfishness, self-centredness and squabbling causing distractions, diversions and divisions in Jesus’ name (Mark 10:37-41).

5. Lord, with Your burning and purifying fire, take away all filthiness, carnality and worldliness from our lives, make us holy in Jesus’ name (Isaiah 4:3-4).

6. Lord, grant each of us clarity and courage to deal ruthlessly with all defiling and dishonouring traits, issues and relationships hindering effective service in Jesus’ name (Matthew 5:29-30).

7. You foul, paralysing and hindering spirits of pride, fear, discouragement, infirmities etc, depart now from our lives and our land in Jesus’ name (2 Timothy 1:7).

8. Lord, renew our vision, reignite our passion and cause us to pay the price for impactful service in Jesus’ name (1 Corinthians 9:22-23).

9. Almighty God, continually stir up our hearts and grant us the fullness of power and strength by Your Spirit to carry out our calling and assignment with joy in Jesus’ name (Micah 3:8).

10. Holy Spirit of God, continually open our eyes, order our steps and guide us into new realms and spheres of Kingdom services in Jesus’ name (Romans 15:20-21).

11. Lord, continually open unto us great and effective doors, enlarge our coast and sphere of influence, scatter all enemies and silence all adversaries of progress in Jesus’ name (1 Corinthians 16:9).

12. Lord, we refuse to labour in vain, prosper all the works of our hands, grant us great harvests and abundant fruitfulness in all our endeavours in Jesus’ name (Psalm 1:3).

13. Lord, totally eradicate the spirit of dictatorship, grant us and all our leaders the heart, mindset and grace of servant leadership in Jesus’ name (Mark 10:42-45).

14. Lord, help us to serve with the right mind, means and materials all our days, cause us to finish well, receive and enjoy the rewards of service in Jesus’ name (1 Corinthians 3:12-15). 

15. Thank You Lord, for answered prayers in Jesus’ name, Amen.