Monday, September 21, 2015

Good servant

He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, took him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’ Luke 10:34-35

What does it mean to be a good servant? It involves giving time and resources. We roll up our sleeves and do whatever it takes to meet the need in front of us. Our head assesses the situation and diagnoses the need while our heart engages our calendar and our checkbook. Good servants understand the correlation between serving and greatness (see Mark 10:43-45).
 
Good servants have the gumption to get involved and even get dirty if needed. They initiate service to others in the name of the Lord. They don’t wait for the needy to come to them, instead they are quick to show up and serve. It may mean leaving someone an anonymous gift to relieve pressure from huge medical bills. Perhaps the Lord is calling you to short or long-term missions to love the poor and needy.
 
It could be keeping the lawn of a neighbor who travels a lot, or paying a mechanic to repair the car of a single mom. Being a good servant could involve opening your home to a prodigal  who is trying to find their way, but desperately needs an environment of love, hope and acceptance. Good servants have the ability to look around, and like a radar, lock onto those who need a helping hand.

The Lord Jesus could have demanded to be served, but on the contrary served. He did not use His position for Himself, but for others (See Philippians 2:7). 
 
It is bold and unnatural to make yourself nothing for the sake of others, but this is the way of Christ. He takes your nothing and makes it something of great significance. However, as you follow Jesus, you are on the track for greatness, because you will engage your time and money for others in His name. So break free from feeling like you can’t get involved and become great for God, by going where it’s messy to serve.

Our prayer:  Father create in us a servants heart, give us a sensitivity through the power of your Spirit to discern the needs of others.  Help us to be like your Son moved by compassion to serve sheep with no shepherd In Jesus name Amen. 

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Pastor Todd A. Brown
First Baptist of Chesterbrook
1740 Kirby Rd.  Mclean Va. 22101
Vision:" Disciples Making a Kingdom Impact"
Mission: Exalting, Evangelizing, Equipping, and Encouraging every soul in Christ
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www.fbcc-va.org

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