If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all.This verse has a lot to say about being a servant but if you take a look at the context you'll soon discover that this admonishment to serve is in response to a deeper issue.
Just before Jesus delivered this message to His disciples they were busy arguing who would be granted a more important place in His kingdom. They wanted the position of prestige and power. They wanted control.
Giving up control is hard but necessary in becoming a servant. Serving others means we submit to their requests. It means we give up control of our time and resources! When we give control to God He can use us to be His effective servants.
Are you watching for ways to serve? They aren't that hard to find. Wherever you go just ask, "What needs to be done?"
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