We Worship // In Serving

Mark 9:35 ESV

35 And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, “If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.”

1) On whom is my FOCUS?

Philippians 2:3-7 NASB

3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; 4 do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. 5 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men.

Matthew 22:36-40 NIV

36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

1 Peter 4:10 NIV

10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

2) Do you remember the FIGHT before your FREEDOM?

1 Corinthians 9:19 NASB

9 For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I may win more.

Galatians 5:13 NASB

13 For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

3) Who do you FOLLOW?

Mark 10:45 NASB

45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”

John 13:12-15 NIV

12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. 13 “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. 14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. 15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.

Questions:

1. Have you ever considered the idea that serving others is an act of worship unto God? How does this resonate with you? Have you experienced this in your life?

2. When you think about that illustration of Jesus being a lifeboat who rescues you from life’s dark waters, what thoughts and or emotions come to mind? How does it impact your response in helping others who find themselves in the predicament you once were in?

3. Give some examples of how you worship God through serving others. What are some new ideas or some nudges the Holy Spirit has been giving you in the area of serving your community.