Today i was listening to 1090 am. Dr. David Jeremiah’s radio show, Turning Point, was on. He spoke on so many things that really hit home; one point in particular. His message started just after Jesus had learned of John the Baptist death; he was tired, sad and wanted to rest. He and his disciples headed to the Sea of Galilee. Word had gotten around quickly that this was their destination. When they arrived there, there was over five thousand people gathered to see Jesus. Jesus looked around and was deeply moved, he saw hurting people in need of hope and a leader; they were sheep following their shepherd. Jesus could have left them there and gone about his rest and grieving, but he did not. Jesus saw the needs of others and put them ahead of his own. On that day he worked a miracle and fed everyone using just a few fish and loaves of bread. How many Christians today will put their own problems and struggles aside and help someone else in need. Too many times we yield to modern Philosophy and focus on ourselves; we get caught up in the mindset of "what will you do for me?" when we should be doing for others. Jesus came to serve not be served; we should do the same for others no matter how bad we think our situation is. Serving, with the right motive, has a healing effect on a soul; you may find things are not so bad after all.
Full Service: Moving From Self-Serve Christianity to Total Servanthood
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