Jesus is the Model for Service

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Read – (2 1/2 minutes) – “Jesus said to them, ‘The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.’ ” (Luke 22:25-27)
   Passage: John 13:1-17

         In the sports world, you will hear the acronym, GOAT, which stands for Greatest Of All Time. The standard that is used for greatness in sports is personal performance statistics, victories, and championships. When applying greatness to other areas, the standard is always based on the impact of a person. There is nothing inherently wrong with describing someone as great, or in letting someone who has achieved at the highest level be a model for you to learn some things that can help you be the best you can be. However, if you want to be great in the eyes of God, the world standards for greatness are not the ones to model.
      God’s standard for greatness is tied to service. It’s not how much you are served by others. It is how much you serve others. The disciples of Jesus had the wrong standard and the wrong models. Jesus pointed them back to Himself. He is the perfect model to pattern your life after. Follow Jesus and serve well.  

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