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Molly Howard
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“This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed.” — 1 Corinthians 4:1, NIV
Before anything else, we are servants of Christ. As Christians, our top priority should be Jesus Christ. Without him, we have no future hope and are lost in our sin. Our lives are no longer our own, but his.
“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death — even death on a cross!” — Philippians 2:5-8, NIV
In the gospels, we see a true example of a servant, Jesus Christ. He did not expect the royal treatment and make those around him cater to his wishes. Rather, he served those around him. Here are some ways Jesus served others:
Each moment we can chose to embrace having a servant’s heart. Do you want to live like Jesus and follow his example of true love and sacrifice?
Students at Grand Canyon University have many opportunities to serve and grow their servant’s heart through clubs, events and outreach activities. Explore GCU’s campus and online degree programs.
Approved by the Local Outreach Ministry Coordinator of the Office of Spiritual Life on Nov. 1, 2022.
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”— John 13:34, NIV
As human beings, we are not designed to go through life alone. We are called to love and care about one another. When we live out this calling, we also serve others. Serving others can look different depending on the situation, but no matter the circumstance it is important to be committed to having a servant’s heart.
“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” — Galatians 5:13, NIV
As servants of Christ, that means we should desire to serve and love others. We will not automatically have a servant’s heart, after all it takes sacrifice. However, when we rely on God’s strength and not our own, we can find ourselves maturing. It may take time and effort, but it is a worthy endeavor.
There are so many ways we can serve others depending on where we are in life and those who are around us. Here are a few ways to serve others:
