The post of Michael Mahoney the apostle of our Lord Jesus Christ

 

Lord Jesus, I trust in You

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The post of Michael Mahoney the apostle of our Lord Jesus Christ

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  Imagine a corporate boss, who despite his high status, regularly takes the time to listen and to personally assist his employees no matter their role or status within the company. Certainly, that would be the type of boss any of us would want to work for! Humble leadership is a rare quality. The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. MATTHEW 20:28 We have no greater example of humble leadership than Jesus. In Matthew 20, the mother of James and John, two of Jesus’ disciples, asked for places of honor for her sons in His kingdom (vv. 20–21). Jesus responded: “You don’t know what you are asking” (v. 22). Following and serving Jesus was not about prestige but about following His path of service and suffering. Jesus explained that in His kingdom true greatness would be found in serving others: “[W]hoever wants to become great among you must be your servant” (v. 27). This echoes some of Matthew’s major themes: self-denial, status...
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Lord Jesus Christ

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  To Serve Christ Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; Teach me to serve you as your apostle; To give and not to count the cost, To fight and not heed the wounds, To pray and not seek for rest, To worship and not to seek reward, Save that of knowing that I do your will. Amen.
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