Twenty-3rd graders sat wide-eyed as their teachers read to the end of the story: “…And so, because of the magic looking glass, Miss Minka could choose who and what she wanted to be, simply by making a wish.” Then the teacher closed the book and looked at the children. “What would you like to be if you could choose?’
“I’d like to be a movie star!
“I want to be an astronaut.”
“I think it would be fun to be in the circus.”
“I’m going to drive race cars.”
“I’m going to be a nurse.”
Now pretend for a moment it’s your turn. What would you like to be if you could choose any occupation in the world?
Thinking About Serving:
Ask 100 people what they would like to be, and you will get about 100 different answers! But hardly ever will anyone say,”I want to be a servant!”
That’s easy to understand. Who wants to serve others if he can be served by others? Who wants t be a slave when he can be a celebrity?
But let’s talk, the next few Fridays, about what could make you want to choose a life of serving others.
KEY VERSE ON SERVING:
Jesus Christ, the greatest “celebrity” who ever lived, said this: “I am among you as one who serves.” Luke 22:27
This Week….
Follow Jesus’ example by finding creative ways to selflessly move to meet the needs of others. Do the dishes without being asked, give Dad a hand outside in the yard, help Sis with a project, or fix Mom a wake-up cup of coffee. The possibilities are endless. Read Colossians 3:22-24 to discover whom you are actually serving when you serve other people.
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