Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Philippians 2:4
Christ’s Incredible Service
One of the most remarkable aspects of our Christian faith is the selfless service Christ radiated to converted followers. Indeed, Jesus’s ministry included His demonstrations of serving others.
Christ, Himself said this:
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - Mark 10:45
Jesus spoke these words to show His Apostles the significance of selflessly serving others. In the previous scriptures, James and John asked Christ when they reached heaven for Him to sit one at His right and the other at the left (Mark 10:35-40). In reality, His Disciples wanted greatness, but Jesus, in His eternal wisdom, unveiled selfless service as greatness in God’s eyes (Mark 10:41-44).
The above verse highlights an unimaginable truth behind Christ’s unselfish service to humanity. Here, Jesus reveals His death as the ultimate self-sacrifice for the forgiveness of sin and God’s undeniable desire to save humanity. Nothing is more significant to sinners. It’s at the cross when Christ gave His life that the door to heaven opened. This fact still holds today.
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10
Another lesson Christ heightened about selfless giving is doing more than what is asked.
Jesus told us:
If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.
This verse uncovers that serving others goes beyond the obvious. It’s easy to give what is asked, but it takes additional effort to provide more than expected. Every time we do extra when helping others, God takes notice, and the Holy Spirit fills our hearts with joy. We experience a feeling of righteousness unlike any other. This unbelievable spiritual elation isn’t centered on pride but God’s holiness.
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