The week’s memory work is Philippians 3:13-14. Shuffle the notecards you made on Monday and continue to practice putting the words in order.

Depth begins a process in which we invest in others. In Luke 22, Jesus takes the opportunity raised by the disciple’s discord to teach about true greatness.

Luke 22:24-27:

A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. And he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves. For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves.

Depth is the place in the journey in which we recognize true greatness— a greater love for others. We genuinely care about people and their well-being.

In depth, we are not responsible for a person’s needs. Instead, we are responsible for being obedient to God’s leading. In love and humility, we listen to God and do what we feel He is calling us to do. This might look like picking up the phone to call someone when the Holy Spirit prompts us. It could be we feel compelled to bring groceries, a card, or something of this nature to someone. Maybe we feel God calling us to give our time: cleaning someone’s home, fixing someone’s vehicle, shoveling their snow, mowing their lawn, raking their leaves, giving financially, or praying for them as He leads.

Have you experienced a time of Serve in such a way? What happened?

Perhaps you have been on the receiving end of someone’s service. How did another person bless you by following God’s leading?

Galatians 5:13-14

For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

How is Serve a place in which we love our neighbor as ourselves? How might God be calling you to serve someone this week?

Pray

Lord, I pray that You would teach me to yield myself to Your Spirit. Holy Spirit, teach me to trust You as a living person who leads my life and my prayers. Help me to understand your ministry and power. Help me to understand You as my Comforter, Counselor, Helper, Advocate, Intercessor, and Strengthener. I long to see a demonstration of Your power in my life just as the Apostle Paul did (1 Corinthians 2:2-5). I thank You that You indwell, seal, sanctify, and empower me. You guide me, teach me, and pray through me. Help me to partner with You in everything I do. Transform my life completely with Your power. Make me sensitive to Your promptings and teach me to partner with You in prayer in a deeper way.

A Prayer for the Lost https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/a-prayer-for-thelost.html