Submitting Servant

Submission.

It’s not about me. 

This is His story.

After doing the devotional about submission, besides Philippians 2:7 which was quoted, I am reminded of 1 Corinthians 4 and 2 Corinthians 6 which give descriptions of what a servant of God  looks like.  Some descriptions of what it means to be a follower of Christ that stem from these passages include: on display, condemned, a spectacle, fools, weak, dishonored, hungry, thirsty, in rags, brutally treated, homeless, work hard, cursed, persecuted, slandered, scum, refuse of the world, sleepless nights, regarded as imposters,  unknown, dying, beaten, sorrowful, poor, having nothing. 

When did I ever get the idea think that this journey would be easy, care-free, and perfect?  But the thing is, is that along with all of those struggles and sufferings, we are glorifying Christ and possessing everything we could ever possibly need because we have Him!!   We are called to rejoice and “in purity, understanding, patience, and kindness, live on in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love.”  A follower of Christ is supposed to lead selflessly, trusting the Lord to provide and take care of us. 

Being a leader means being a servant.  As we learn to live as servants, we are slowly becoming closer to being more like Christ.  Through submitting to Him, we can truly live freely.  In order to live, we must die to ourselves and begin to deeply breathe His living water. 

Thank you, Jesus, for being the ultimate example of this.  I pray that I would continue to learn what it really means to submit to You, and to others.