Watching, Waiting...

This morning as I read my Bible, I came across a portion of scripture in Luke 12:35-39 that brought me to tears.

I've read before in Matthew 20:28 this... "For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many." And I've always attributed that to His going to the cross for us. But after reading Luke 12, I saw so much more.

I saw One Who serves because He loves

I saw One Who serves because it is Who He is

I saw One Who serves as an example to us to serve one another through love


Be Ready for the Lord’s Coming
35 “Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning,
36 as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks.
37 The servants who are ready and waiting for his return will be rewarded. I tell you the truth, he himself will seat them, put on an apron, and serve them as they sit and eat!
38 He may come in the middle of the night or just before dawn.[a] But whenever he comes, he will reward the servants who are ready.

39 “Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would not permit his house to be broken into.


Did you see the part that brought me to tears? HE will serve ME... I will sit "at the table of the Lord" and He will put on an apron and serve me. Hasn't He done enough already?! I can't imagine... (the tears again...)


This reminds me of a beautiful song that I've loved for a long time. Please listen.





Wounded and forsaken
I was shattered by the fall
Broken and forgotten
Feeling lost and all alone
Summoned by the King
Into the Master's courts
Lifted by the Savior
And cradled in His arms

I was carried to the table
Seated where I don't belong
Carried to the table
Swept away by His love
And I don't see my brokenness anymore
When I'm seated at the table of the Lord
I'm carried to the table
The table of the Lord

Fighting thoughts of fear
Wond'ring why He called my name
Am I good enough to share this cup
This world has left me lame
Even in my weakness
The Savior called my name
In His holy presence
I'm healed and unashamed

You carried me my God
You carried me
You carried me my God
You carried me


Are you watching? Are you waiting? How are you serving through love?

TODAY is the day... watch, wait and serve through love. Go on! Do something to serve someone in love TODAY!