Romans 12:7, A Servant’s Heart

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Romans 12:7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

Our Lord Jesus sets the example of service when he says in Mark 10:43-45 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: 44 And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. 45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

The epitome of service was Christ’s sacrifice on the cross for our sins. During the time of Christ’s ministry, He went about all Israel ministering to the people, healing all manner of sicknesses and diseases, binding the broken hearted. Jesus washed His disciples’ feet and commanded that His disciples likewise to minister one toward another – John 13:14 If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.  

Jesus speaks of the rewards awaiting His faithful servants at His coming – Matthew 25:34-40 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: 36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. 37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? 38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? 39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? 40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

Make me a servant like You dear Lord

Living for others each day,

Humble and meek, 

Helping the weak,

Loving in all that I say.

Give me Lord, a servant’s heart,

Here’s my life, take every part,

Give me Lord, a servant’s heart.

Help me draw so close to You

That Your love comes shining through.

Give me Lord, a servant’s heart.

Give me Lord, a servant’s heart.

May this be the prayer of your of consecration. Amen.