Taking our cue from Him...

Matthew 20:24-28 And when the ten heard it, they were indignant at the two brothers. But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” The disciples kept falling into the comparing and questioning: "What's in it for me? Surely, I deserve more." That line of thinking has no place in the Kingdom of God. It definitely was not something Jesus taught or demonstrated. To think or act that way is not following Jesus, but a pagan line of thought. If we are going to truly follow Him, we will be characterized by servanthood - sacrificial servanthood. It's not about position or power or personal glory, but experiencing the thrill of true living - being used by God to serve others and doing it well for Him. Who can I serve today?