Rick Warren's Daily DevotionalSample

Jesus Measures Greatness by Service The world defines greatness in terms of power, possessions, prestige, and position. If you can demand service from others, you've arrived. In our self-serving culture with its me-first mentality, acting like a servant is not a popular concept. Yet God determines your greatness by how many people you serve, not how many people serve you. The truth is, without a servant's heart, you are tempted to misuse your God-given SHAPE (spiritual gifts, heart, abilities, personality, and experiences) for personal gain. While knowing your SHAPE is important for serving God, having the heart of a servant is more important. Your SHAPE reveals your ministry, but your servant's heart will reveal your maturity. No special talent or gift is required to stay after a meeting to pick up trash or stack chairs. Anyone can serve. All it requires is character. How can you know if you have the heart of a servant? Jesus said, "You can tell what they are by what they do." (Matthew 7:16 CEV)