10-13-19 || Serve Like Jesus

SERVE LIKE JESUS

The Church Defined

Peter Young ~ Pastor at Hope

Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God…made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death — even death on a cross! – Philippians 2:5-8 NIV

You can do acts of service and still not be a servant if your motivation is rooted in selfish ambition, if your intended outcome is recognition, and if your ultimate purpose is to benefit yourself in some way…true servanthood begins with selflessness.

 

To be LIKE Jesus...We must SERVE like Jesus

 

How did Jesus serve?

1. With compassion – Serving stirred Jesus’ emotions “Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 36 But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.” - Matthew 9:35-36

2. With consistency – Jesus took EVERY opportunity “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him” – Acts 10:38 3. With creativity – Jesus used what was at hand

 

When He had said these things, He spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva; and He anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay. – John 9:6

 

4. Without reservation – Jesus didn’t discriminate

 

“Then the woman of Samaria said to Him, “How is it that You, being a Jew, ask a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans.” – John 4:9

 

5. With humility and love – Jesus took up the towel

 

“Jesus rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself. 5 After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded. 6 Then He came to Simon Peter. And Peter said to Him, “Lord, are You washing my feet?” – John 13:4-6

 

“For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you." – John 13:15

 

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” – John 13:34

 

True servanthood begins with selflessness, maintains humility throughout, and ultimately seeks the good of others which requires the right heart attitude and sacrifice!