March 24 Devotion

Questions Along the Way

“Who is greater, the one who sits down to eat or the one who serves him? – Luke 22:27

You told a parable about this once, didn’t you Lord Jesus Christ? That when the master comes home, he expects his servants to get busy and serve him. He doesn’t roll up his sleeves and say to them, “Oh sit down here and take it easy. Let me serve you.” Of course not. Masters are greater than servants, and servants are supposed to serve.

But then I approach the Communion altar…and discover that once again you have rolled up your sleeves and taken the role of servant. The reality almost goes beyond the picture here, doesn’t it? For what you have to offer is your very body and blood. The price you paid to serve this meal is cosmic, astronomical!

Who is the greatest? In a way, I guess I am… for you, Lord Jesus Christ, have chosen to serve me! But still, You are the greatest… including the greatest Servant.

Service anyone??

Amy Inghram