“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. 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 10:43–45
Dear Jesus, the Gospel is the most counterintuitive, paradigm-shattering, heart-transforming force in history. Because of you, true greatness is now measured in terms of being a servant rather than owning the estate. Being first is no longer calculated by how many people are below us in the “org chart’” but by how low we stoop to serve others.
What a most gracious Savior you are—gladly giving your life to redeem and cherish us forever. What a faithfully caring Shepherd you are—protecting, feeding, and getting us safely Home. What an incredibly powerful King you are—defeating the powers of darkness; and now, actively making all things new. What a merciful High Priest you are—perpetually interceding for us, welcoming us in our brokenness. Jesus, you are always serving us.
We bow before you in wonder, love, and praise. We rise to dance before you, astonished at your compassion and affection for us. We humble ourselves before you, and purpose to follow you into the servant way. By a mighty grace-work in our hearts, may we prefer the place of sacrificial service over a platform of public acclaim. May we find great joy in helping others succeed. May we compete less and serve more. So Very Amen.