Called to Greatness--That's You!

The light in darkness

Day One - Called to Greatness—That’s You!

“If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet,

you also ought to wash one another's feet.”

John 13:14 (ASV)

I remember him as a first grader who never shirked from helping in the classroom. No matter how small the task, Domenic would jump at the chance to help his teacher. I began to realize that before me was a picture of a leader—a leader in the making. Domenic was a servant.

One of the world’s greatest women washed the sores of the rejected and dying in the streets of Calcutta, India. This one we deem as great, held the dying in her arms despite their stench, and comforted them in their final moments. Mother Teresa was a servant.   

The Creator of heaven and earth washed the feet of those who would betray Him, deny Him, and sleep through the night during His bleakest moments. The scriptures declare the Son of God was given a name above all names because He humbled Himself to die for the world! Jesus Christ was the purest and truest picture of a servant.

I have seen precious youth gathered around their church altar giving support and love to a weeping friend crying out to God. I have seen other priceless teens walk arm in arm and kneel before God committing their lives to His service.

These are the ones God calls great. These are the ones who begin and remain as servants before their God. These are the ones who turn their world upside down. And—this  is you, called and separated to serve the Master who first served you.

You hear His voice calling you to a different kind of life…a different sort of kindness. Go for it! Don‘t be ashamed to shine—don’t be ashamed because He goes with you. Remember—this is your destiny.

Walk through the hallways and into the classrooms of your school and ask the Lord Jesus to show you where you can help, where you can serve. Walk into the cafeteria with a smile and ask again, “Lord, who needs my smile?”

                                             You’ve got the goods. You’ve got the light.
                         You have Your Savior walking with you and living in you! Go!

Dear Lord,
I want to be great for You. Make me Your servant Thank you!