The Bible states how the wisdom of this world is foolishness (stupidity) to God. Simply put, but in so many ways this statement is profound. What makes sense to us in the natural is so far from what God has in mind in order to receive the assistance of heaven on earth. For instance, when we appear to lack the necessary finances to pay our tithe and all of the rest of the bills, the first thought would be to pay the bills off and God will be alright. Well, God states to give, and it will be given back to you as well as to pay your tithes and prove God, that He won't open up the windows of heaven and meet your need abundantly. So a portion of what is already lacking has to be given away in obedience in order for God to meet the need.
In addition to giving according to God's standards, the same is true when it comes to being considered "great" in our society. A king or someone who is wealthy and well known is more than likely being waited on hand and foot. Because of their status, this may seem appropriate. However, this does not apply to us, as followers of Yeshua (Jesus). It will appear that once we have served in a ministry for sometime, made great accomplishments for the Kingdom of God, that we deserve a right to now be treated with prestige. Mark 10:43-45 states, "43 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: 44And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. 45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many." The word minister in this text means to serve.
We've been called to the greatest level of servanthood once we accept Yeshua (Jesus) as our Savior(redeemer) and our Lord( Master, or the One who instructs and directs and we humbly follow). If the King of Kings, Yeshua did not come to be served but to serve, how much more are we to give of ourselves for the greater good of all? We have to graciously and with all humility desire to have such a heart and the things that all of heaven will come and assist us with in this earth for God's glory are endless.
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