Jesus left heaven and made himself a servant. No wonder God could say to him, "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased" (
Luke 3:22). God expressed his delight in his Son as he lived as an example of a servant (
Mark 10:45). He did so to enable the last of this world to be counted as first in the Kingdom of God (
Matthew 20:16). Jesus declared that the servant of others is greater than those who are served (
Luke 22:25-27). Jesus demonstrated that those often considered the least important in our world are the most important to him (
Matthew 25:40,
45). The arrogant, the abusive, the parading powerful have found it easy to reject the call of Christ for centuries - after all, Jesus died for the sinful and the weak. They consider themselves "important" and feel that they do not need a Savior. However, those who are humble find Jesus to be Savior, Conqueror, King, and Deliverer. The
Lord delights in such people and is glad to share his salvation with them. "You are my children," he says to the servants, "you bring me delight!"
Precious Servant and Almighty King, Jesus, thank you for serving us at great cost and showing us that the humble will one day reign with you. I look forward to the day every other knee will join mine as I bow before you as my
Lord because you were first a servant of all.* Until that day, I pray that you will use me to bless those so often forgotten by our busy and glamour-intoxicated world. In the holy name of Jesus, I offer my praise and thanks. Amen.
*
Philippians 2:6-11.
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