Mark 10:42-45 But Jesus called them to him, and said unto them, You know that they who are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their leaders exercise authority over them. (43) But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever would be great among you, shall be your servant: (44) And whosoever of you will be the first, 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.
Its amazing to me how the Lord continually flips my human value system on its head. It just makes sense that the greatest should be served. They should be given the first place, the best seat, the highest opinion. This is what the world teaches us. But the Lord says, no. If you want to be great in the truest sense; in God's eyes you have to descend into it. If I cannot humble myself and die to my desires for the sake of others then I can never truly be great.
What a great lesson for marriage. Put yourself under your spouse in the area of opinion and preference and watch God transform your relationship into something really special. Learn to laugh at your shortcomings especially when someone else points them out to you and you will experience the invincibility of humility.
Application
Today, find someone to serve that according to the world's standard should be serving you: a subordinate at work, one of your kids, your spouse and watch the reaction and transformation that will begin to take place in their spirit.
