What Jesus teaches about Service
Introduction
Take a moment and imagine yourself at the feet of Jesus, ready to learn and soak in His wisdom about the importance of service. This devotional seeks to embrace Jesus’ teachings on service and reflect on how these teachings could be applied in our daily lives. Our journey today will hopefully inspire, challenge and stir up a desire to serve others just as Jesus did.
Ready to explore and serve in love? Grab your journal, pen, and let’s dive into the word of God.
Bible Verse
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” – Mark 10:45
Meaning
Jesus, Son of God, could have chosen any way to live his life on earth. Yet, He chose to serve humankind in humility, love, and kindness. This verse is a beautiful exhibition of God’s divinity wrapped in humble service.
Jesus’ life is an epitome of service, as portrayed throughout the scriptures. His existence was focused on serving others, and then He paid the ultimate price, His own life, to ransom us from death. This act alone establishes His leadership through service and gives us the perfect example of what service should look like in our lives.
Actions to Take
- Choose someone in your life who needs help. It could be a family member, a friend, or someone in your community. Devote some of your time to serving them this week.
- Embrace humility. Choose to be humble in your approach with others, reflecting Jesus’ humble service.
- Make a conscious decision to not be self-seeking. Aim to please God through your service to others.
- Find a local charity or organization where you can volunteer and put your faith into action.
- Pray before you start your day, asking God to present opportunities to serve Him and bless others.
Journal Prompts
- How can you serve those in your life with more love and patience?
- What are some practical ways you can serve others in your community?
- How did Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross ultimately serve humanity?
- Reflect on a time where you served others, how did you feel?
- What else can you do to become more like Jesus in serving others?
Prayer
Dear Lord, thank you for Jesus’ example of service. Help me to have a servant’s heart like His. Show me how I can serve others in my life, humbling myself and faithfully demonstrating Your love. Provide me opportunities to put my faith into action and serve those around me. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Social Posts
- “For the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve…” Mark 10:45 #JesusTheServant
- Serving others is a form of worshipping God. Let’s go out and serve today! #ServeLikeJesus
- Jesus showed us the ultimate act of service through His sacrifice. How can we serve others today?
- Let your action speak louder than words. Serve others with humility and love just like Jesus did. #Servitude
- Being a Christian is about serving others. Let’s reflect Jesus in our words and deeds. #FaithInAction
Conclusion
As we wrap up, remember that Jesus is our model and example for service. Following His footsteps, may we serve others in love, patience, humility, and kindness. May we embrace opportunities to demonstrate our faith through action and extend God’s Kingdom on earth through our service to humanity.
Continue in your journey with us, digging deeper into God’s word, letting it inspire, guide, and transform you every day. Let’s all strive to be Godinspired!
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Q&A about what Jesus teaches about Service
Q: What does Jesus teach about the concept of service in Christian teaching?
A: Jesus taught that service to others is a crucial aspect of Christian living. He emphasized this through his actions and parables, demonstrating that everyone, regardless of their status, should serve others. An important teaching on this is found in Mark 10:45 where Jesus said, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Q: How does Jesus exemplify the act of service?
A: Jesus exemplified service by his humble actions, such as washing his disciples’ feet, traditionally a task for the lowliest of servants, as noted in John 13:1-17. He also served by healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and ultimately through his sacrifice on the cross.
Q: What kind of attitude should Christians have towards serving others according to Jesus?
A: According to Jesus, Christians should serve others humbly, lovingly, and without expectation of repayment. Serving others should not be for personal gain or recognition, but out of love and obedience to God. This is evident in his teaching in Matthew 6:1-4, where he instructs not to announce charitable deeds with trumpets as the hypocrites do.
Q: Can anyone be a servant according to Jesus’s teaching?
A: Yes. In Jesus’s teachings, everyone is called to be a servant. In Mark 9:35, after an argument among his disciples about who was greatest, Jesus said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”
Q: How does Jesus use parables to teach about service?
A: Jesus used parables, or illustrative stories, to convey the importance of service. A key example of this is the Parable of the Good Samaritan found in Luke 10:25-37. In this narrative, Jesus presents a scenario where a Samaritan man, considered lowly and unclean, serves a hurt traveler, demonstrating that anyone can serve and that service often crosses societal boundaries.
