Sit and be served

A huge part of the Christian life revolves around being servant-hearted and meeting the needs of others. It's about sacrificing what we may want in order to bless others. So, why do we find it so hard to let people serve us? We put our hands up in protest, saying, 'No, I don't have anything that I need prayer for,' or 'It's kind of you, but I'm pretty good right now.' Not only is this a bit short-sighted, but it goes against how Jesus lived.

Want proof that Jesus spent time relaxing and being served? 'A woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table' (Matthew 26:7 NIV). This is much bigger than Jesus 'just' accepting being served. The woman who poured the ointment onto Jesus' head wouldn't have been able to afford such a luxury ever again. She wasn't just pouring this oil on his head so he could smell pleasant for the rest of the day, she was putting into practice what Jesus asked the rich man to do in Luke 18:22 - to give up all she had in service.

What would have happened if Jesus had turned around to that woman and said, 'Um, I'm alright actually, thanks?' What would that have done to her grateful, serving heart?



So what now? Let people bless you and look after you when they offer. It's healthy for you, and faith-growing for them.





— SCRIPTURE —

'She poured it on his head as he sat.' Matthew 26:7 NKJV
— SOULFOOD —

Pro 24:17, Matt 5:43-48, Luke 6:27-36