“to serve…not to be served” — far more important than rest or recreation

Service comes naturally to Christians once they begin to appreciate all that has been done for them. As our love for the Christ grows deeper our desire to serve him rises too. It is a natural maturing of our faith that we seek to imitate our Lord in all ways.  As he loved and served so we love and serve; we do things that put others first even at discomfort and inconvenience to ourselves.

Let us burn the words of this good brother into our hearts. His whole article deserves a close and careful reading, not once, but twice. And not once does he mention servant leaders! Good for him, since the Bible doesn't either. Click the link above and read it in its entirety.