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“THINKABOUTIT” THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Monday; June 23, 2008

                                     

         The writers of the New Testament found a vast array of ways to describe Jesus; but, one of the most compelling was the King’s role as a Servant.  In fact, when the Apostle Paul wrote about Jesus he noted that He, “… emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant …”. (Philippians 2:7) 

         Often, when we think of Jesus accepting the role of a servant, we look back at His example of washing the feet of the disciples in the upper room the night before His death.   While this is a graphic example of service, His greatest act of selflessness came the next day when He accepted the role of a sacrificial Lamb, slaughtered for our sins. 

         It’s great to look forward to a time when the saved will reign with Jesus; but, until then, let’s learn from His willingness to serve.  Whether it’s as small as allowing someone ahead of us in line or as grand as exchanging our lives for theirs, let’s follow Jesus’ example, look for ways that we can put others first and take on the role of a servant.

          Think about it!  For the Madison Avenue Church of Christ; this is Charlie Wharton.

 

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