Who is greater?

Jesus said in Luke 22:27, “For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.” The measure of greatness in the kingdom of God differs vastly from that of the world. The world idolizes the rich, the powerful, the beautiful, the athletic, and even the immoral. The world claims it is demeaning to serve others. However, God’s kingdom completely rejects the world’s measure for esteem, giving the greatest honor to the one who serves most. The person who serves selflessly and without complaint is greatly appreciated in the kingdom of God.

When Jesus and His disciples entered the upper room, the disciples looked for a prominent place to sit; Jesus looked for a place to serve. As they waited to be served, Jesus took a towel and basin and washed their feet (John 13:1-15). Christians like to consider themselves servants, but are content to be treated as servants? We are tempted to adopt the world’s evaluation of importance. But when we look to Jesus as our model, we see that it takes a far more noble character to serve than to be served.

The world will regard your importance by the number of people serving you. God is more concerned with the number of people you are serving.

Kyle Campbell