Friday, October 31, 2003
Friday, October 31, 2003
"The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom
for many."
Is there anyone in this room who is not convinced? We all know it's true--even if we sometimes
forget it. I hope all of us will discovery the joy of service before it is too late. We have some
problems in our society that cannot be solved until more people are as concerned with giving as
with gaining. That's the first lesson Jesus teaches us that greatness is measured not by what
we gain, but by what we give. The second lesson is like unto the first.
(Matthew 20.28
NRSV)
It's interesting to watch the rising esteem with which the national press is regarding former
president, Jimmy Carter. While he was in office many of them felt he wasn't a very good
president, but most of them now agree he's the best ex-president we've ever had. Why? He's
devoted himself to a life of serving.
Lord Jesus, you came to serve all of God's people. Continue to teach me to also serve. Amen.
