Ice Breaker

And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave their testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfill all my will. Acts 13:22 (KJV)

What is it about David that made God say this about him? Do you think that God can say this about you?

Biblical Basis

But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. Mark 10:42-45 (KJV)

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Philippians 2:3-4 (KJV)

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Philippians 2:5-8 (KJV)

The Heart of a Servant

Key Points:

The three passages we reviewed have affirmed key attributes of a servant.

In the kingdom the one who wants to be great must be a servant of all

A servant puts the needs of others over his own

A servant emulates Christ, the Servant in Chief

Works as unto the Lord, not unto men

Is obedient and teachable

Has confidence that your reward comes from God

Your Reward

Matthew 25:14-23 (The Parable of the Talents)

Greater responsibilities

Greater fulfillment

Greater crown of glory that does not fade