Servanthood Evidence of Change

by

SERVANT FOUNDATION

servanthood evidence

SCRIPTURE

MATTHEW 12:18, 23:11; MARK 9:35; LUKE 16:13; EPHESIANS 3:7; PHILIPPIANS 2:6-7; 2TIMOTHY 2:24;JUDE 1:1

APPLICATION

    Have you noticed that every time you consider serving God, a war begins to rage? It can be an internal war of choice between Spirit or Flesh or an external war which is a result of persecution from others. Servanthood can also have many meanings these days. Forced servanthood as in slavery is filled with violence and oppression which is opposite of what our God desires in a relationship with Him.

    Our King desires an intimate relationship us. Surrendering our wills by choice out of our love and devotion to Him and His Kingdom. This choice is easy and light because of the love and goodness of our King. The Lord even does the work for us, inside us, given us the Holy Spirit which guides us into all truth. Servanthood, is evidence of change in our hearts and minds which are to be solely focused on our King Jesus and His commands. This servanthood  becomes a great and powerful weapon against the wiles of the devil.

      The enemy, our adversary will use everyday circumstances to thwart our life in servanthood. It can look like a flat tire, sickness, injury, a busy schedule or godless chatter with friends and family. If he can get our attention off of our service to the King he makes us unfruitful to others and to the Kingdom of God.

  How it confuses the world to hear of a righteous King and His Kingdom. A King who came to save and to serve those who were previously His enemies all because of His love for His Father in heaven and those He created. Our response to this love results in changed lives as we, now His children, are transformed into the likeness of the King. Servanthood becomes the evidence of this change. The King’s children become servants not because they have to, but because they want to!

STUDIES

Who’s Servant are you?

How did Jesus show you He is a Servant?

Where can you Serve God daily?

Why can you not be a Servant to God and money?

When did you become the Lord’s Servant?

How can you learn to be a good and faithful Servant?

How does this apply to your life?

What is your prayer?

What is your memory verse?