How can we be useful?
BEGIN
“The person who is greatest among you will be your servant.”
Matthew 23:11 (GW)
Serve
“Be shepherds…not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be.”
1 Peter 5:2 (NIV)
“As I was returning to earth, I realized that I was a servant not a celebrity. So, I am here as God’s servant on planet Earth to share what I have experienced that others might know the glory of God.” —Colonel James Irwin
Serve
“…not greedy for money, but eager to serve.”
1 Peter 5:2 (NIV)
Serve As an
“Don’t be bossy to those people who are in your care but set an example for them.”
1 Peter 5:3 (CEV)
REMAIN
“Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.”
1 Peter 5:5-6 (NIV)
“But those who think themselves great shall be disappointed and humbled; and those who humble themselves shall be exalted.”
Matthew 23:12 (TLB)
CONTROL
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)