Serving One Another

Ephesians 5:21  

Serving One Another

Jesus went with his disciples to Gethsemane and asked them to sit while he went and prayed. He fell on His face, and prayed, saying O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup passes from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will. (Matthew 26:36, 39)

Jesus perfectly submitted himself to do his Father's will.

The idea of submission does not have anything to do with someone being smarter or better or more talented.

It has to do with a God-appointed order. Anyone who has served in the armed forces knows that rank has to do with order and authority, not with value or ability.

 In 1 Corinthians 5:1-5, Paul mentions to the Corinthian Christians to submit to his authority and to do something.

Hebrews 13:17, which says Obey those who rule over you and be submissive.

Being filled with the Spirit is what Paul explains in this verse as submitting to one another in the fear of God. The word “fear” refers to reverence for God that affects how we relate to other Christians.

Paul says Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ

As written in 1 Samuel 12:24, Only fear the Lord, and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for considering what great things He has done for you.

Fearing God means that we have awesome respect for who God is. We have no debate with the God of the universe.

We should submit our way, will, affection, thought, desires, and understanding to God, so the conscience guides us to obey Him.

Christ submitted himself to God for our sake. He laid down his life for us. Today with the power of the Holy Spirit we are called to lay down our lives for Christ for the sake of the Gospel.

We must be reminded of two things. First, the Christian must never forget that in every relationship of life, another person is present. Also, in every relationship, the apostle reminds us, a third Person is present—the Lord Jesus Christ.

When we are in a strange situation with another person, we must not fail to see that Christ is amidst us as a third.

It is only when we forget ourselves and devotes ourselves to another's the fulfillment that we find our own hearts running over with grace and satisfaction.

This is one of the fundamental mysteries of life, and it is confirmed to us every day.

But, those who try desperately to satisfy themselves are the ones who end up hollow inside. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it (Matthew 16:25).

Ask yourself:

Have you ever gave in to others?

What is the hardest thing about submitting to someone else?

Do you acknowledge that God is present in your conversation with another?

 

Let’s pray: Heavenly Father, Help us to serve one another and walk in your will. we pray that our life may be one of self-sacrifice and humble praise, for the benefit of our brothers, sisters-in-Christ and to the praise and glorify your holy name - Amen.