even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
If we’re honest, most of us would rather be served than to serve others. We’d rather feel special than ordinary. We’d rather feel important than insignificant.
And though God has made each of us special, important, and created in His image—His children cannot be above serving, because Jesus was never above serving.
“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Matthew 20:28 NLT
If the King of kings and Lord of lords didn’t come to be served, but to sacrifice His life for the sake and salvation of others, we should pay attention.
Jesus warned against doing impressive things just to be seen, praying extravagant prayers merely to be heard, and taking the highest-ranking positions simply to be known. (See: Matthew 6 and 20.)
Instead, Jesus engaged the outcast, fed the hungry, healed the sick, helped the hurting, stopped for the broken, washed dirty feet, and laid down His life—even though He was innocent—so that even the “worst” of sinners could discover: they're never too far from His love.
As you think about what it meant for Jesus to die in your place and erase your sins and mistakes, what does it trigger inside of you? Worship? Gratefulness? Are you compelled to go and tell others? Today, ask God to show you how you can serve others like He has served you.
The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
Have you ever waited a really long time for something important? Maybe you spent weeks waiting to see an old friend, for news about a medical diagnosis, or for someone to respond to a message you sent them.
In the first century, the people of God had waited hundreds and hundreds of years for the coming of a Savior. John the Baptist was sent to be the forerunner of that coming Savior. God planned for John to prepare the people for Jesus’ arrival, and call them back to repentance.
John waited his whole life for Jesus. He spent his days in eager anticipation of the coming of a Savior who would save his people. And on that day when Jesus did arrive, John the Baptist cried out in excitement.
John calls Jesus the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. In the old covenant, lambs were sacrificed on behalf of the sins of the people. Their sacrifices were a temporary means to restore a person's relationship with God.
But Jesus' coming heralds a new covenant between God and His people.
Jesus’ death is a sacrifice on our behalf, but one that's permanent and complete. Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection pave a path for us to enjoy a restored relationship with God, and to live in freedom from sin. This is the new covenant that John the Baptist is describing when He says that Jesus takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29).
Take a moment this morning to thank God for the amazing gift that Jesus offers to each and every one of us. Because of Jesus’ faithfulness, we can walk in new life and enjoy a restored relationship with God.
Think of one small step you can take to share this good news with someone who doesn’t yet know Jesus. This free gift is great news for every single person, and we are given the privilege of sharing it with everyone.
saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.
saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
Loves you and I so much that He humbled Himself to become a man out of unselfish Love to redeem the souls of those who are lost, which is everyone who have ever lived born of the will of man.
Living a perfect life healing those who were sick educating and feeding those prepared to listen, as He Himself said. "He that has ears to hear, let him hear". Some you see would rather turn a deaf ear, these are the foolish ones.
He was talking to all and is still talking to all but some refuse to listen, thinking that they have far more important things to do, but oh how wrong they are, for as the preacher in proverbs and Ecclesiastes states. All is vanity and pursuit of the wind. In other words what we set such great value on is worthless.
Jesus made it so clear that a little child can understand it. Seek first Gods Kingdom and everything else will be added to you.
You see Gods wealth is unimaginable the Psalmist writes, The Earth is the Lords and the fullness thereof. We spend our life pursuing things that do not last and everything we accumulate is left behind, but our soul moves on to the next stage and it is this stage that we should be most concerned about.
It is the unknown to those who do not believe in God, ah but to those who do believe, know, through their own individual personal relationship with God that He is, and He Cares very Much, But he will never force you, it is why He has given you the freewill to choose to make, your decision, I hope and pray that you will decide right.
Just look at Gods creation the fool say's it evolved, over billions of years but from what. look at everything in detail it is all the handiwork of the Greatest Creator ever. Don't be stupid give God the Glory not one man or a billion men could produce one living growing Hair strand or add to their stature one simple centimetre, or make a living blade of grass.
This same King of Kings humbled Himself to the death of a wicked criminal just to pay for the pardon for us desperately wicked people. Out of Pure Love for you and for me.
So for the myriads that believe on our Lord and Saviour, there is great rejoicing in our hearts for His amazing Grace Love and Compassion, as we experience This joy unspeakable and Full of Glory and His Peace that passes all understanding in our hearts here on this earth, as we await His glorious return as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
But on the other side........!!!!!!
Just imagine the wrath of His Father if you Turn your back on such an amazing and selfless offer and deed.
Just a fearful dread of the unknown, but it isn't unknown it is fully documented and explained in the Bible the only valid word of God. You need to read it and prayerfully
God If you are real prove it to me for I find it so hard to believe help me to know the truth in Jesus Name I pray.
But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; My glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head
One of the primary images of God in the Old Testament is that of God as Warrior. All throughout Scripture, God is frequently going to battle for His people or standing with them in the midst of difficulty—protecting them from harm.
Scripture tells us that God does not idly stand aside and watch His children fight alone. He's a warrior—our Warrior—who's actively protecting His people.
This is why the writer of Psalm 3 calls God a Shield that surrounds him. God is not distant—He is present and active in our lives. Even though we may experience pain and suffering, we can go to God for help and safety. He knows how to protect us, and fight for us.
The writer of this Psalm also says that God is the One who lifts our heads in the midst of difficulty. It can be easy to become discouraged or tired in the middle of hard times. But even in those moments, God supports us.
When we come to God as our Shield, He not only protects us, but He also gives us hope and peace. He restores the parts of us that are tired and burned out. God gives us a reason to continue to fight with hope.
If you’re in a season where you feel like you've lost hope, or you’re simply discouraged and tired, spend some time praying. Ask God to be your Shield in this difficult time. Pray for Him to restore your joy and hope, and to lift your head, as you continue to follow Him.
Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus
May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus
There are seasons in our lives that are far more discouraging than encouraging. It's inevitable that all of us will experience those moments, and it's often in the face of insurmountable grief or heartbreaking experiences.
But Romans 15:5 reminds us that there are three things God gives to those who believe in Jesus. The first is that God gives endurance. When we begin to grow tired of doing good things, or living our lives for God, it's often because we are living with the wrong motivation.
True motivation comes from living for God, not ourselves. It is God who gives us the endurance—through His Spirit—to make good choices and live for Him.
The second thing God gives us is encouragement. In seasons of discouragement, when we feel let down by other people, God gives us lasting encouragement. He reminds us that we are loved. That we are being transformed. That He can use all things for our good and His glory. We don’t need to strive for approval or acceptance because we’re already sons and daughters of God.
The third thing we can ask God to give us is unity of mind toward each other. This means that we consider how Jesus thinks of and looks at others, and try to do the same. Instead of seeing their flaws or mistakes, we see them as people loved and cared for by God. We should work towards unity with each other rather than division.
All three of these things are worth bringing before God in prayer: endurance, encouragement, and unity with each other.
If you’re feeling tired and want to quit, ask God for the endurance to continue doing good for those around you. If you’re feeling discouraged and down, ask God for encouragement that only He can give. And above all, ask God for the same heart and mind of Jesus that brings us together in unity, rather than division.
And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.
In the Old Testament, God’s presence and His relationship with His people was mediated through priests and the temple system. The people of God worshiped God and prayed to Him, but it was the priests who would enter a sacred space and speak with God on their behalf.
They revered God, but they were still separated from Him.
However, the prophet Jeremiah wrote about a time when God’s people would be able to experience a direct relationship with Him. God’s Spirit would dwell in them, and they could find Him anywhere at any time.
Through Jesus, Jeremiah's prophecy was fulfilled. Jesus sent the Spirit of God to dwell within us, to have access to God’s presence at any time.
This means that God is never far from you—just like it says in Jeremiah 29:13, He can be found when we seek Him. He is present and ready for a relationship with you.
Jeremiah also says that we must seek God with all of our heart. We don't just seek God, He seeks us as well. When you pursue a relationship with God, He wants access to every part of you. The way you think, the way you act, and even the way you feel.
He wants to transform your entire life.
At first, it may seem hard to give God access to our past, or the things we’re ashamed of. But God is full of grace and mercy, and He wants us to be free from those things. Seeking God with all of your heart may feel risky at times, but we can trust He knows best and will love us regardless of what we’ve done.
Ask God to reveal within you any part of your life that you haven’t surrendered to God. Pray for the strength and courage to give all of your life to God. Continue to seek Him and follow Him each and every day.
He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’”
Imagine you’re one of the Israelites traveling through the wilderness with Moses. You’ve been wandering ever since God rescued you from slavery in Egypt. You’re thirsty, but water is nowhere to be seen. Suddenly, Moses raises his staff and strikes a rock—and water begins to flow from it. In that moment, you thank God for providing your greatest need.
Thousands of years later, the Jews in Jerusalem were celebrating God’s provision for them when they wandered in the wilderness. For seven days, they would fill a golden pitcher with water and pour it onto an altar to remember how God provided water for their ancestors. On the eighth day, no water was poured, but they would pray and reflect on God fulfilling His promises for His people. As they were praying in the temple, Jesus stood up and cried out:
Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.
John 7:37-38 NIV
Nothing was poured onto the altar that day, but Jesus offered something greater. By comparing Himself to the water that God provided for the Israelites, He was offering to provide for their deepest needs—a relationship with Him.
Just as water satisfies our thirst, Jesus promises to satisfy us. Meaning that when we accept Him wholeheartedly, we have the opportunity to experience the fullness of His love, peace, and goodness in every circumstance we face.
And not only does He promise to satisfy us, but He promises to overflow within us by blessing us so much that we have an opportunity to share our blessings with others. This can look like serving others with the time God has given us, or maybe forgiving someone who has hurt you because Jesus has forgiven you.
There’s so many ways to bless others. Take some time today to think about how you can share your blessings with those around you.
for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.
Prayer is simply an honest, ongoing conversation with God.
Jesus tells us that God knows what we need (Matthew 6:8), but He still wants us to come and tell Him what’s on our minds. He's a good Father who cares for us (Matthew 7:11). He wants to speak into our circumstances, comfort our hearts, and shape our perspectives.
He loves giving good gifts to His children—gifts they want, long for, and ask for. But sometimes, what we want isn’t actually good for us.
When Jesus says in Matthew 7:8, “Ask, and it will be given to you,” He isn’t saying that we will get everything we ask for...
God cannot—and will not—give us anything that contradicts His character. God will only give us what is good, and sometimes a “no” from God is the response we actually need. But He still wants us to bring Him all our desires, and if we ask for anything that aligns with His will, He hears us. (1 John 5:14)
So how do we discover God’s will?
We spend time with Him.
The more we get to know God, the more we will understand His character. And it’s only when we understand His character that we will ask for things that align with His will.
Jesus’ words in Matthew 7 are a promise that when we ask for God, He gives us Himself. When we humbly seek God, He finds us. And when we come to Him as we are, He welcomes us with open arms.
When we draw near to God, He will draw near to us. And when He draws near, He transforms the way we think, renews our minds, restores our souls, and leads us down paths that are for our good and His glory.
This Hymn was written by John Newton a converted Slave traderAmazing Grace

Portrait by William Samuel Wright
This Hymn was written by John Newton a converted Slave trader
1. Amazing grace! how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch; like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
2. ’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
3. The Lord hath promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.
4. When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we first begun.
Blessed Assurance Written by Fanny Crosby
Written by Fanny Crosby
1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine
Heir of salvation, purchase of God
Born of his Spirit, washed in His blood
Chorus
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
2. Perfect communion, perfect delight,
visions of rapture now burst on my sight.
Angels descending bring from above
echoes of mercy, whispers of love.
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
3. Perfect submission, perfect delight
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight
Angels descending bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
Praising my Savior all the day long
Written by Heyman WrefordChrist is the Saviour of sinners

Written by Heyman Wreford
1. Christ is the Saviour of sinners,
Christ is the Saviour for me;
Long I was chained in sin’s darkness,
Now by His grace I am free.
[Chorus]
Saviour of sinners,
Saviour of sinners like me,
Shedding His blood for my ransom,
Christ is the Saviour for me.
2. Now I can say I am pardoned,
Happy and justified, free,
Saved by my blessed Redeemer,
This is the Saviour for me.
Saviour of sinners,
Saviour of sinners like me,
Shedding His blood for my ransom,
Christ is the Saviour for me.
3. Just as I was He received me,
Seeking from judgment to flee,
Now there is no condemnation,
This is the Saviour for me.
Saviour of sinners,
Saviour of sinners like me,
Shedding His blood for my ransom,
Christ is the Saviour for me.
4. Soon shall the glory be dawning,
Then His own face I shall see,
Sing, O my soul, in thy gladness,
This is the Saviour for me.
Saviour of sinners,
Saviour of sinners like me,
Shedding His blood for my ransom,
Christ is the Saviour for me.
One of my Favourite Hymns I could not do without thee
Written by Francis R Havergal
1. I could not do without thee,
O Saviour of the lost,
whose precious blood redeemed me
at such tremendous cost;
thy righteousness, thy pardon,
thy precious blood, must be
my only hope and comfort,
my glory and my plea.
2. I could not do without thee,
I cannot stand alone,
I have no strength or goodness,
no wisdom of my own;
but thou, beloved Saviour,
art all in all to me,
and weakness will be power
if leaning hard on thee.
3. I could not do without thee,
for, oh, the way is long,
and I am often weary,
and sigh replaces song:
how could I do without thee?
I do not know the way;
thou knowest, and thou leadest,
and wilt not let me stray.
4. I could not do without thee,
O Jesus, Saviour dear;
e’en when my eyes are holden,
I know that thou art near;
how dreary and how lonely
this changeful life would be
without the sweet communion,
the secret rest with thee.
5.I could not do without thee;
no other friend can read
the spirit’s strange deep longings,
interpreting its need;
no human heart could enter
each dim recess of mine,
and soothe, and hush, and calm it,
O Blessed Lord, but thine.
6. I could not do without thee,
for years are fleeting fast,
and soon in solemn loneness
the river must be passed;
but thou wilt never leave me,
and though the waves roll high,
I know thou wilt be near me,
and whisper, 'It is I.'
Written by Francis R Havergal
No available pictureJesus Lingers Still
1. Jesus lingers still, 'tis for you He waits,
And He's waited for you long;
He waits that heav'n, with its fadeless joy,
May yet to you belong.
[Chorus]
Come and welcome, welcome whosoever will,
'Tis the Saviour's gracious call;
He is able, willing, waiting now to save;
Simply trust Him, that is all.
2. Though your wayward feet have wandered far,
And you're deeply sunk in sin,
Yet in patient grace now the Saviour waits
Your weary heart to win.
Come and welcome, welcome whosoever will,
'Tis the Saviour's gracious call;
He is able, willing, waiting now to save;
Simply trust Him, that is all.
3. Though His gracious call you have oft refused,
And He's sought your trust in vain,
Yet with love unchanged by cold neglect
He is seeking you again.
Come and welcome, welcome whosoever will,
'Tis the Saviour's gracious call;
He is able, willing, waiting now to save;
Simply trust Him, that is all.
4.O surrender now, yield to love divine,
Jesus lingers for you still;
While in grace He says, Come unto Me
Let your answer be, I will!
Come and welcome, welcome whosoever will,
'Tis the Saviour's gracious call;
He is able, willing, waiting now to save;
Simply trust Him, that is all.
Written By W. Lawrence (1868-1942)
O Lord What Burdens Thou Didst Bare Written by Mrs A. R. Cousin (1824-1896)
Written by Mrs A. R. Cousin (1824-1896)
1. O Lord What Burdens Thou Didst Bear !
Our Load was laid on Thee ;
Thou stoodest for the sinner there
To bear all ill for me.
A victim led Thy Blood was shed ;
Now there's no load for me.
2. Death and the curse were inour cup,
O Lord 'twas full for Thee !
But Thou hast drained the last datk drop,
'Tis empty now for me.
That bitter cup --- Love drank it up :
Left but the love for me.
3. The tempest's awful voice was heard :
O Lord, it broke on Thee !
Thine open bosom was my ward,
It bore the storm for me
Thy form was scarred, Thy vissage marred;
Now cloudless peace for me.
4. For me Lord Jesus, Thou hast died,
And I have died with Thee ;
Thou'rt ris'n : my bands are all untied ;
And now Thou liv'st in me.
The Father's face in radiant grace
Shines now in light on me.
Rock Of Ages Courtesy of wikimedia commons (modified)
Written by Augustus Montague Toplady (1740-1778)
1. Rock of ages cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee;
Let the water and the blood,
From Thy riven side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure,
Save me from its guilt and power.
2. Not the labor of my hands
Can fulfil Thy law’s demands;
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears forever flow,
All could never sin erase,
Thou must save, and save by grace.
3. Nothing in my hands I bring,
Simply to Thy cross I cling;
Naked, come to Thee for dress,
Helpless, look to Thee for grace:
Foul, I to the fountain fly,
Wash me, Saviour, or I die.
4 While I draw this fleeting breath,
When mine eyes shall close in death,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
See Thee on Thy judgment throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.
Written by Augustus Montague Toplady (1740-1778)
Issac Watts1674- 1748 On which the Lord of glory died, Our richest gain we count but loss, And pour contempt on all our pride. Save in the death of Christ, our Lord; All the vain things that charm us most, We’d sacrifice them to His blood. Sorrow and love flowed mingled down; Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown? Spreads o’er His body on the tree; To all the world then am I dead, And all the world is dead to me. That were an offering far too small; Love that transcends our highest pow’rs, Demands our heart, our life, our all. 
For He made us better than that. He wants you to come to the knowledge of this truth.
Yet man still goes after the lust of his heart, longing for what his eyes see that belongs to another, sinking to deceitful means and even murder to obtain it. Yet when you eventually get what you have longed for, it never satisfies.
Ask God to come into your life by admitting you have been trying the wrong way and accept His Son Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, and you will be welcomed with open arms, clothed with the righteousness of Jesus, and a joy and a peace unknown before will fill your very being, for God is Love.
The troubles in the world are the result of man’s stubbornness, greed, and turning his back on God.
So you are without excuse. You can see Gods creation every day: the beauty of the sunsets, the sky, the trees, everything around you not created by man is amazing, and then you see the destruction caused by man: the wars, the lies, the greed, the hatred. God is not religion. He is our Father, and He loves us so much. He wants us to choose right.
If we don’t because we are too weak, stubborn, or obstinately self-righteous, He will discard us as reprobate for He is creating a New Heaven and a New Earth where wickedness will never be allowed. He has given us all the same choice: to choose Good or to choose Evil.