Why be a servant?

This story is the basis for my life of servanthood. My in-laws missed me on Thanksgiving. For the last many years, I would do all of the dishes after the meal. I didn't toil to make or serve it, but I did clean up afterwards. Why? Was I not a guest? Nope. Whenever anyone would ask me, I would simply say, "I'm here to serve."

I don't think church membership should be taken lightly. If you are a member at Faith, you are here to serve. You are called to give sacrificially of your time, talent, treasure, and touch. Visitors and guests are more than welcome. They are the ones we are here to serve on Sunday mornings. During the week, everyone we encounter is one to be served.

Jesus tells his disciples plainly, "The greatest among you is to be the servant of all." This wasn't just talk for him. Jesus lived this to a T. We are to as well, if we are truly his disciples.

A disciple shadows a rabbi until they learn how to live the life the rabbi lives. If you want to be blown away, watch the Nooma DVD called Dust. We are to follow so closely behind our rabbi, Jesus, that we are covered in the dust he kicks up.

Who's with me?