CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION) Daily Fountain Devotional 24 July 2024: Service route to Greatness
DATE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2024
TOPIC: SERVICE: ROUTE TO GREATNESS
READ: MARK 10: 35-45 (NKJV)
10:35. Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Him, saying, "Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask."
10:36. And He said to them, "What do you want Me to do for you?"
10:37. They said to Him, "Grant us that we may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on Your left, in Your glory."
10:38. But Jesus said to them, "You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?"
10:39. They said to Him, "We are able." So Jesus said to them, "You will indeed drink the cup that I drink, and with the baptism I am baptized with you will be baptized;
10:40. "but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but [it is for those] for whom it is prepared."
10:41. And when the ten heard [it,] they began to be greatly displeased with James and John.
10:42. But Jesus called them to [Himself] and said to them, "You know that those who are considered rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
10:43. "Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant.
10:44. "And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all.
10:45. "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many."
The Daily Fountain devotional for 24 July, 2025 MESSAGE:
Today we commemorate Saint James the Apostle, the brother of John, both of them the sons of Zebedee. One day, they asked if they could sit either side of Jesus in His glory but Jesus informed them that it was not His to give.
When the other disciples heard of it, they were not happy with the brothers, so Jesus intervened and told them that whoever desired to become great should serve others. Even Christ did not come to be served but to serve and die for others.
Promotion does not come from the east, west, north or south, but it comes from the Lord. Some people desire to be in top positions in academics, sports, business, civil service, entrepreneurship or music.
And to do this, they begin to cut corners and to get involved in sinful practices. However, we must know that the route to greatness is through service. Do you serve in your home, school, Church or community? Be content, diligent and humble as you serve and God will lift you up at the right time (1 Peter 5: 6). The way to greatness is to serve others!
PRAYER: O Lord, grant me to serve faithfully and sacrificially for the Gospel in Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Jesus Trends Salvation Prayer
Heavenly Father,
I come to You in humility and repentance, acknowledging my sins and my need for Your grace. Lord Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God, who died for my sins and rose again to give me eternal life. I confess You as my Savior and Lord.
Forgive me, cleanse me with Your precious blood, and fill me with Your Holy Spirit. I turn away from my sinful ways and open my heart to You. Take control of my life and guide me in Your truth.
If you joined in that life-changing prayer, congratulations! We are happy that you have surrendered your life to Jesus!
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