MARK 1 PRINCIPLE OF SERVICE, v.7 God’s Servant came to earth in lowly guise – He was a servant though a Son. The wilderness voice said there was One more wise – The Heavenly Voice said Jesus is the One.
Satan tried to stake his earthly claim As god over Him in while in the world. Jehovah’s Servant would ne’er defame – His defense in each case was to quote God’s Word.
PEOPLE OF SERVICE, v.17 Busy men, faithful at their chosen tasks, Jesus called to follow Him. None of them had to twice be asked; They left their fish to fish for men.
PATTERN OF SERVICE, v.22, 27 At the right time and in the right place, The doctrine of God, Jesus taught. His authority was clear as God’s Word He spake, His words to men were easily caught.
PLACE OF SERVICE, v.29 Needs will arise, sometimes near at home; One’s service may not be far away. Opportunities to serve God often will come, Arising in some unusual way.
POWER FOR SERVICE, v.35 Wherever our Lord wants us Him to serve, One fact is always outstanding there: Any effort put forth is worth all we can give, But the power to serve comes to us through prayer.
“O Holy God, I thank Thee for revealing the Lord Jesus Christ to us as Thy Servant while He was here on earth. The example He gave, motivates me to want to be like Him in my service. Keep me from being slothful and complacent in any work for Thee. Enable me to honor Thee, my Lord, in every deed and word of service, whether it be in the proclamation of the Gospel or in service to Thy people. I ask this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”