Quiet Time Notes
Notes from my daily Quiet Times with GodMinistry - The Serving Heart of Jesus
February 7th, 2012Previous | Next
John 13: 1 - 17
At a time when Jesus could have most concerned about himself and what lay ahead he chose to serve the disciples instead. Jesus was known for his acts of service before God and men. Rather than just telling people what they should do for him and each other Jesus set the example. After he served them he asked them if they understood what he had done for them. Do we really understand the importance of serving?
True servitude comes from a childlike heart.
Matthew 18: 1 - 9
Children are humble-hearted and love to serve. We need to consider others and look for ways to meet their needs both physically and spiritually. Sin is what stops us from serving. When we are in sin we are serving ourselves: our pleasures and desires. Jesus had a radical attitude toward sin because it keeps us from the spiritual act of serving and into the acts of the sinful nature. When we are serving it is difficult to be selfish, inward focused, prideful, self-righteous, sad and depressed. Jesus experienced great joy by meeting other people's needs. Jesus understood that serving is the true path to greatness. If we desire to be like Jesus we must develop deep convictions in the area of servitude.
How did Jesus Serve?
- He met people's spiritual needs. John 4: 1 - 26
- He taught people to serve by meeting physical needs. Luke 10:25 - 37
Key Phrase: True servitude comes from a childlike heart
