The world defines greatness in terms of power, possessions, prestige, and position. If you can demand service from others, you've arrived. In our self-serving culture with its me-first mentality, acting like a servant is not a popular concept.
Yet God determines your greatness by how many people you serve, not how many people serve you.
The truth is, without a servant's heart, you are tempted to misuse your God-given SHAPE (spiritual gifts, heart, abilities, personality, and experiences) for personal gain. While knowing your SHAPE is important for serving God, having the heart of a servant is more important.
Your shape reveals your ministry, but your servant's heart will reveal your maturity. No special talent or gift is required to stay after a meeting to pick up trash or stack chairs. Anyone can serve. All it requires is character.
How can you know if you have the heart of a servant? Jesus said, "You can tell what they are by what they do." (Matthew 7:16 CEV)
Rick Warren Devotional
Wed Jun 05, 2013 8:49 pm by Divinamarie
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