Devotion: You’ve got it backwards

But it is not so among you; instead, whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all (Mark 10:43,44).

Can you just imagine the feeling in the air when the other 10 disciples heard James and John asking for a couple of the most prestigious positions in heaven? Awkward! How does Jesus deal with the situation? He bursts the bubble of tension by providing a perspective that turns their whole way of thinking upside down!

It is difficult to comprehend that God himself (Jesus) left heaven to strap on human shoes (or sandals) so he could walk among us on our level, in all our mire and mess. To love, care and serve and ultimately offer himself as a sacrifice … so that we can be lifted up. And yet, he did!

Jesus’ parting gesture of love and servitude before he went to the cross was to perform the lowly task of washing his disciples’ feet …

And then he called them (and us) to follow in his steps … in love and service to others.

Keep your eyes open … the Holy Spirit just might place someone in your path for you to serve today!

Dear Jesus, thank you for your great love. You came down to rescue me and I exalt you as the Lord of lords and the King of kings. Holy Spirit, please guide me to the people you would have me serve today. In your name Jesus I pray, Amen.

Prayer Points

We pray for the people in Israel and Gaza who are suffering due to fighting and war.

We give thanks for all our teachers, student support officers and staff as we celebrate World Teacher’s Day

We pray for the Thlaceu, Tiehi, Tingpaw and Tinpaw families.

Micah Awards

Miriam for showing service and compassion.

Marco for showing service and courage