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The Selfless Serving Savior

Welcome to this seven-day devotional series, “Men of Selfless Service.”

Over the next week, we will explore what it means to be men who live out the Bible’s call to selflessness and service. In a world that often glorifies self-promotion and personal comfort, Christ commands us to embrace a radically different way of life—one that looks outward, values others above ourselves, and reflects His heart for the broken and the forgotten.

In Mark 10:45, Jesus reminds His disciples of the ultimate example of service: Himself.

Though He was God in the flesh, He chose humility, setting aside His glory to serve humanity through His life, death, and resurrection.

Of course, Jesus is unique in that He alone went to the Cross as a ransom for the sins of the world. But it was His living example as a selfless servant that we can emulate. His life and actions are the model He calls us to follow—not a life focused on what others can do for us, but one poured out in love for others.

Paul repeats this concept in Philippians 2:1-11, urging believers to “do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves” (v. 3).

This kind of humility doesn’t come naturally. We often cling to our comfort zones, prioritizing our own needs over the needs of others. Yet, as we look to Christ’s selfless example, we find the inspiration to lay down our self-centeredness and embrace the joy of serving others.

This week, we will examine specific ways to live out this call—from recognizing Jesus in the needy to developing a heart of service to understanding the eternal impact of our actions. Each day is an opportunity to reflect on how we can be men who put our faith into practice and reflect God’s love to those around us.

Let today’s devotional challenge you to examine your heart. Are there areas of pride or self-focus that keep you from fully serving others? As we journey together, ask God to transform your heart, making you more like Jesus, the ultimate Servant King.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the example of Jesus, who gave everything to serve and save us. Teach me to be a man who follows His selfless example, laying down my pride, comfort, and laziness to serve others with humility. Open my heart this week to hear Your voice and act on Your call to selflessly serve others. Amen.

Reflection: What areas of your life are most challenging to surrender in service to others?