Bonhoeffer says, “He who would learn to serve must first learn to think little of himself.” Romans 12:3 says, “Let no man think of himself more highly than he ought to think.” Ouch! These verses go along with what James 4:10 says, “Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and He will lift you up.” Self-promotion and serving have nothing in common. Walking around trying to get people to notice how important you are is the opposite of what a Christ-follower does. Thinking little of yourself means not thinking about yourself all of the time. A servant focuses on the needs of those they are serving. We used to say that a person who thought they were some big shot was “stuck-up.” The truth is that the more a person talks about how they are this or that really shows how insecure that person is. Listen, God chose us to be His children! That knowledge should humble us! Understanding that we are the object of God’s love should compel us (2 Cor. 5:14-15) to want to serve Him and the people He created.
Today: Take some time to meditate on how much God loves you. Let that humble you today. Make that the fuel that drives you to serve.
Day 27: Practice of Serving
Bonhoeffer says, “He who would learn to serve must first learn to think little of himself.” Romans 12:3 says, “Let no man think of himself more highly than he ought to think.” Ouch! These verses go along with what James 4:10 says, “Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and He will lift you up.” Self-promotion and serving have nothing in common. Walking around trying to get people to notice how important you are is the opposite of what a Christ-follower does. Thinking little of yourself means not thinking about yourself all of the time. A servant focuses on the needs of those they are serving. We used to say that a person who thought they were some big shot was “stuck-up.” The truth is that the more a person talks about how they are this or that really shows how insecure that person is. Listen, God chose us to be His children! That knowledge should humble us! Understanding that we are the object of God’s love should compel us (2 Cor. 5:14-15) to want to serve Him and the people He created.
Today: Take some time to meditate on how much God loves you. Let that humble you today. Make that the fuel that drives you to serve.