A servant’s reward is to serve the freedom of others

Morning: Psalm 88; Isaiah 61:1-9; 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Evening: Psalms 91, 92; Mark 10:32-45

Much of 21^st Century life is transactional. Its underlying value is: “You give something, you get something.” We think God’s ways are like ours, so Christian service sometimes carries an expectation of payback. Even Jesus’s disciples sought rewards, greatness in return for their sacrifice. Jesus, though, embodied in his life exactly what he taught them: “to serve ... and give his life a ransom for many.” The service and sacrifice of a servant is offered so that others will find their freedom. A servant’s reward is freedom for others. A servant’s fulfilment is to serve the freedom of others.