Friday's Bit of Discipleship
Nothing helps us to stay humble more than service. At every juncture when his disciples argued and were divided over "greatness", Jesus emphatically talked about being a servant, yes, even a slave, to those they led. Jesus himself served at the table, washed his disciples' feet and commands that we do likewise. If we want to lead people, we must serve those very same people... Serving those under us bring our pride to the forefront and tests our willingness to be humble.
~ p.108-109, Prideful Soul’s Guide to Humility, Fontenot/Jones
Humility Prayer
Father God, test my willingness to be humble. Let me serve. Have Your Spirit lead me to recognize who I can serve in response to Your call. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Discipleship Point About the Church
How does Jesus continue to make himself known? Jesus continues to live out his life on earth through his corporate body, the church. The "body of Christ" is not just a figure of speech but conveys the reality that Christ lives through his people. Together God's people extend the life of Jesus to the world.
~ (Discipleship Essentials, Ogden, p. 175).
Discipleship Prayer
Lord God, help me learn how to be part of the body of Christ in practice – not in name only or merely as a figure of speech, but in reality. Lead me to serve real people, doing real service, under a real command of Jesus in whose name I pray. Amen.