The Meaning and Character of True Service

UV 3588/10000. The Meaning and Character of True Service Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many ( paying the price to set them free from the penalty of sin). Matthew 20 v 27 Jesus, the Son of God condescending and descending to earth to be a human, a son of man was itself the greatest act of humility and obedience or submission to God’s will. Right from the time of His nativity or birth on earth, He made it known that His objective for being one among humans is to serve and not to be served. Though the whole universe belonged to Him, He chose a manger to be born in, a poor worker’s family to be brought up in. Right through His earthly ministry, He made it plain to His followers that He is the Lamb of God provided as payment in the Jewish tradition for all sins of all mankind. The word “ransom” used in the uni-verse indicates that the enemy had abducted the spirit of man so much so, the latter began obeying and submitting to the evil suggestions of satan. To be set free, the perfect sacrifice, the full and final payment could be no less than the Son of God, Jesus being sacrificed in place of all mankind. If that did not happen, each of us would have to pay individually with the death of our spirits and for all eternity. As Jesus did, we, too should emulate Him in different ways by humbling ourselves in His name. We should pay it forward for others who have not yet had the privilege of knowing Jesus and His plan of salvation of mankind. We should be willing to serve others freely without expectation of payment or reward. This is the path of greatness that the Greatest human, Jesus chalked out for us, His followers. Without pride, without ego, without selfish motivation of this world that does everything by asking, “What is in it for me?”, we should serve others. This is the way to express agape or selfless love of Christ to others. We are no longer to live as if we are captives of the enemy or be captivated by the attractions of this world. We have known the truth and the Truth (Jesus) has set us free. We are not to be ruled by satan and do his evil bidding but rule him and his agents or servants. We are to exercise power and authority over the spiritual world of darkness since we, ourselves belong to the light. We have to drive out darkness from our homes, offices, neighbourhood, cities, villages and the world at large. Hence, we have a responsibility to both serve and rule at one and the same time.