Matthew 20:25–28
“You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 26 It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, 28 even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
While the world asks, “What is in it for me?” Christ-followers asks, “How can I serve you?” While the world shrinks away from generous giving, the Body of Christ gives unconditionally.
And again, while the world is looking out for number one, and fighting to climb up the corporate ladder, the Church endeavors to be last, the servant of all and considers others more important than ourselves.
We are called to a Selfless kind of Love. A love that is sacrificial and requires the giving of oneself.
Our religion teaches that in order to be first, we must be last. In order to rule we must take the place of the lowest servant.
Just like Jesus came not to be served, but to serve, we too are not called to be served, but to be servant all.
- Ours is a sacrificial love
- It is a selfless love
- It is a giving-of-ourselves kind of love
So, this Valentine’s, don’t ask what your loved one can do for you, but how can you serve your loved one.
Happy Valentine’s Day!