Mark 9:33-37
33 They came to Capernaum. When he was safe at home, he asked them, “What were you discussing on the road?” 34 The silence was deafening—they had been arguing with one another over who among them was greatest. 35 He sat down and summoned the Twelve. “So you want first place? Then take the last place. Be the servant of all.” 36-37 He put a child in the middle of the room. Then, cradling the little one in his arms, he said, “Whoever embraces one of these children as I do embraces me, and far more than me—God who sent me.” The servant of a king, a deacon, and a waiter what do these three have in common? Well for one, there is one word in Greek that uses the three as its definition - diakonos. This word is the one used for 'servant' at the end of verse 35. So this isn't just for the servant of all of our peers its also the servant of those we see above us (servant of a king), and a servant of the weak and helpless (a deacon of the church). This is someone who like a great waiter makes it their goal to be the best server a person has ever experienced. A great waiter, in my opinion, isn't just one who does as I request or even one that will get me something for free. No, a great waiter is one who anticipates what is needed or wanted. Just before my glass is empty they ask if I want more, they see that I am almost finished and ask about dessert, plate has barely been touched "is anything wrong?", I seem satisfied but starring at how to finish they bring a to-go box. Before I think of calling them over they see me and take care of me. What if that is what the greatest in heaven is expected to do? Before the thought of needing help crosses the mind, we as Christ Ambassadors step up and help out. While someone is waiting on the side of the road for help we see if we can't help them sooner. Someone who seems to be in financial trouble and holding up the checkout line? How about instead of griping we be a good Samaritan, expecting nothing in return. Easier said than done, yeah I know, I am getting convicted as I type this out - but I do think this is a goal we can set and achieve. One person every day, just one, God help us to not just see people as you do, but feel for them as you do, and beyond that give us the ability and heart to help them as you would. In loving on them let us love you more and more. If you agree say or think amen.
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