He
Has Ordained His Covenant Forever
“Who is like the Lord our God, who
is enthroned on high, who humbles Himself to behold the things that are in
heaven and in the earth? He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy
from the ash heap, to make them sit with the princes of His people. He makes
the barren woman abide in the house as a joyful mother of children. Praise the
Lord!” (Psalms 113:5-9). Indeed! Who is like the Lord our God? Who is like
Jesus our Lord, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard
equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form
of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men (Philippians 2:5-8). When
Jesus came to this earth, He was not among the elite – but among the servants. Thus,
as a servant, He was accessible to the needy, the poor, the afflicted, the
widow and orphan. He taught His disciples that as His followers they must also possess
the heart of a servant. “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over
their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. But
among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be
your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of
everyone else. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve
others and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:42-45). Dear Father,
Help us to have the attitude of a servant. Help us to be a conduit of Your help
and service to the needy, the poor, the afflicted, the widow and orphan. And in
serving them, may we be serving You, bringing glory and honor to Your great
name!
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