"Death on a Cross"

2 April 09
Thursday of the Fifth Week in Lent

Death on a Cross
Philippians 2:1-11

In this passage, we see how Jesus completely humbled Himself. Although He was God, He didn’t demand His rights and privileges as God. Instead He became a bondservant. A bondservant is someone who belongs fully to his master. He goes only where his master wants him to go and does only what his master wants him to do. A bondservant serves even when there is no recognition.

The founder of the Navigator was the great Dawson Trotman. At his funeral in 1956, people from all around the world were asked what they remembered of Mr. Trotman. A pastor from Taiwan stood up and spoke of a time when he was serving together with Mr. Trotman in Taiwan. They went on a hike on day and the ground was very muddy. They came back that evening extremely tired and fell into bed immediately. The next morning when the Taiwanese pastor woke up, he found that his shoes had been washed and shined. Mr Trotman had gotten up early, cleaned his shoes and tidied the room. Mr. Trotman understood the value of serving people even when there was no applause or praise. He served with a pure motive, simply because he loved God and he loved people. Jesus sais, “Whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant.” (Matt 20:2).

Servanthood is the key to promotion. This is the attitude and mindset of Christ. The Apostle Paul encourages us to change our attitude to be more like Christ.---- serving people even if no one appreciates us publicly. Before the glorious resurrection, there has to be the humble death on the cross.

(Rev Dr Kong Hee,
Senior Pastor,
City Harvest Church)

Commitment:
Lord, I am willing to be your servant for all and for life.

Prayer:
Jesus, help me to have the same attitude as you have, to love people through serving them. Amen.