Servants All

        I had the blessing of serving as chairman of the Board of the National Board of Directors of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) with headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. It was one of the more rewarding jobs I have ever had. No, not monetary, there was none of that. The payoff was in the gratitude of serving such a worthy cause.

        I have a graphic reminder of this. I was named as a member of the FCA Hall of Champions. As a reminder I was given a miniature bronze statue of Jesus washing the feet of Peter. On the base is the Scripture: “…Jesus… said, If anyone wants to be first, He must be the very last, and the servant of all” (Mark 9: 35).

        Christian servanthood is a foundational principle rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. It emphasizes humility, selflessness, and a willingness to serve others as an expression of faith and love. Unlike worldly leadership, which often seeks power and status, Christian servanthood calls believers to adopt a posture of humility and service. Jesus exemplified this when He washed the feet of His disciples, an act typically reserved for the lowest servant. In doing so, He taught that true greatness in the Kingdom of God is found in serving others.

        The apostle Paul echoed this message in Philippians 2:3-7, urging believers to consider others more important than themselves and to adopt the mindset of Christ, who “made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant.” This model of servanthood is not about weakness, but about strength channeled through compassion and love. It challenges Christians to look beyond their own needs and extend grace, mercy, and assistance to those around them, whether in church, community, or everyday life.

        Christian servanthood is also a response to God’s love. As believers recognize the immense grace they have received, they are moved to serve others not out of obligation but out of gratitude. It is an active expression of faith, fulfilling Jesus’ command to love one another. Through acts of service, Christians reflect the character of Christ, advance the mission of the Church, and offer a living testimony of God’s transforming power.

        To test your spirit of servanthood monitor how you feel and react the next time you are given an opportunity to serve someone or a cause. Is it “Who do you think I am, your servant?” Or, if possible, do you serve them?

        Every follower of Jesus must realize their reason for being left on earth is to serve the Lord. You must change your way of thinking from “Me” centered thinking to “Him” centered thinking.

        As Jesus walked along the beach He called men to be His disciples and follow Him. That is still His call offered to every believer today.

        Remember, “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master” (Matthew 10:24).