We normally measure
greatness all wrong. We consider great
those who are the achievers, those who set themselves apart from others by what
they accomplish in life. We look up to
them and give them our attention and adoration as long as they continue to be
great in our eyes. Normally these people
are hard workers and disciplined. We
recognize their dedication to their craft and put them on pedestals. Some of them have their names embedded in
record books so they will not be soon forgotten.
The Lord looks at
greatness totally differently. He
considers greatness to be measured by servanthood. He is saying it’s not so much what is
accomplished that is important as it is what we do with our abilities. Most achievers draw attention to themselves;
servants do what they do without concern for personal attention. Servants humbly go about their business
without the need for attention. They
know what needs to be done and just do it.
Servants are
generally people who are motivated by humility and sometimes love. They do not consider what they do to be of
any significance. They do not care about
what others may think of them; they just live out their lives to honor their
master. As believers, we serve the Lord
with humility
Jesus said that the
truly great people among you are those who serve others. As we consider our own lives, we must look
inward and discern our motives for what we do.
If we seek recognition for what we do, then we need to change our
attitude. Everyone needs to be
appreciated for what they do, but great are those who continue to do what they
do whether they are appreciated or not.
If we do all that we do to honor and please the Lord, it doesn’t matter
whether or not anyone else notices what we do.
It is God’s opinion of us that really matters and He says that great are
those who have servant hearts.
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