March 28

Luke 22:24-30

At the heart of the discussion in today’s text, we observe the most basic tenet
of human depravity: pride. We can all relate to a time where we wonder
about our place in this world. On its own, that desire to know our place is not
only normal, it can be useful as we strive to make the most of the life God has
granted us.

There is a danger of of letting that yearning turn into a competitive posturing
that puts us at odds with those we’re closest to. We see that danger fulfilled in
today’s reading. It would be easy to write that we should know it’s not all
about us, that humility is the better way, but that risks oversimplifying a
beautiful truth from the mouth of Jesus.

Jesus turns a moment that could have gotten ugly into a moment of identity
formation those who claim to be a disciples Jesus. Jesus takes a moment to
teach to be the full version of who they’ve been created to be, their posture
and priorities have to be as those who serve.

Simple right? No, not on our own. It is not natural to live dedicated to
serving others, but that’s exactly what Jesus did, at the cost of His earthly life.
He is the ultimate portrait of “one who serves”. If He would serve people like
us, even in our worst moments, how would our lives change if we took on the
posture of servants, specifically to those who treat us the worst?
Describe what comes to mind when you picture a servant.

What posture is Jesus calling you to model to your world as you live like Him
today?