Serving Others

Scripture:
Philippians 2:5-8 (NIV)

Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:  Who being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.  And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death – even death on a cross!

Devotional:

Your attitude sets the stage.  It is that simple.  If you have a bad attitude people will see it.  People will not want to be around you.  Life can become miserable.  If you have a selfish attitude then your life becomes all about you.  Nothing is ever done for anyone else without a price placed upon it.  However, if you take on Jesus’s attitude your life will be filled with joy and peace. 

Think about the last time you did something for someone with no strings attached.  You became a servant and you helped another person.  When all was said and done how did you feel?  Helping others and becoming a servant is what we are supposed to do.    Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi tells us how our attitude should be.

The thing is that we cannot do this on our own.  That is why Jesus sent the Holy Spirit.  To be our guide and our strength, a source of help.  Luke 24:49 states “I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”  We are given what we need to change our hearts and attitude.  We are given what we need to become servants like Christ.  You don’t have to rush into it.  Take it one step at a time.  Do something, anything, for someone with no strings attached.  Do something for someone in need.  It can be anything.  You can cut their grass, wash their car, or even shovel snow and ice.  Maybe they just need you to listen and be a friend.  Does someone you know need a meal or maybe a bag of groceries?  Pray and ask God how He can use you to be servant like Christ…