TOPIC:SERVANTHOOD

SUB-THEME: REQUIREMENTS FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE.

TOPIC:SERVANTHOOD.

TEXT: MATTHEW 20:24-28.
 24  When the ten heard it, they were indignant with the two brothers. [Mar 10:41]
 25  But Jesus summoned them, and said, “You know that the rulers of the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. Mar 10:42 Luk 22:25
 26  It shall not be so among you, but whoever desires to become great among you shall be note your servant. 1Pe 5:3 [Mat 23:11]
 27  Whoever desires to be first among you shall be your bondservant, Mat 23:11 Mar 9:35 Mar 10:43
 28  even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Luk 22:27 Joh 13:14 Eph 1:7 Phi 2:7 1Ti 2:6 1Pe 1:19 [Gal 1:4]

MESSAGE:
Leadership position comes with privileges and responsibilities. Many crave for it without considering the sacrifice therein.
In this text, Jesus calls believers to
servanthood leadership contrary to the system of the world that recognizes one
as boss, chief and ruler over others.
Jesus humbly served the Father's will by
offering his life as a prize to redeem us from the slavery of sin after which he was exalted (Read Philippians 2:9-11).
Peter also cautions that we must be eager to
serve willingly and not to lord it over these entrusted to us (1 Peter5:3).
Child of God, serving God faithfully requires that you emulate the servant leadership of
Christ, knowing fully that humility is the surest way to greatness.
Do you exert power to command respect?
Be reminded, you are called to servanthood.

REFLECTION;
Servanthood is demonstrated in humility.

PRAYER:
Lord, make me humble to serve faithfully. Amen.

MEMORY VERSE OF THE MONTH: MATTHEW 25:21.
“His master replied. 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your masters happiness".

ONE YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: NUMBERS 17-20.