Read John 17:18.

Our Call to be Sent to Serve

Too often people fall into a wrong belief that they have no real purpose in life. They get up, go to work, come home, and zone out in front of the TV. Then it’s time to go to sleep and start all over.

Where in this routine are they making time to fulfill their true purpose?

Jesus was Sent to Serve with Purpose

This isn’t the model Jesus set for us. When we look at the life of Christ, we can clearly see that His coming was no accident and His time was not wasted. He lived His life on target. Scripture shows without a doubt that Jesus came to accomplish a goal.

Many times in the gospels, Jesus refers to having been sent by the Father. That word implies focus and intent. Our Savior didn’t stumble upon the earthly scene. His coming was not an accident or a happy coincidence. The idea is not that Jesus just appeared; He was sent into the world for a clear purpose.

Understanding How Christ was Sent to Serve

And what was that purpose? Matthew 20:28 reveals that Jesus came not to conquer, but to serve. His life reveals a clear mission, and everything He does in the gospels points back to His purpose: to reveal the Father, die for sin, save the lost, and provide abundant life.

No matter where He was, whom He was with, or what He was doing, the Lord was always mindful of the reason for His coming. What’s more, just as the Father sent Jesus, so Christ sends us—to carry His message of hope throughout the world.

A Prayer to be Sent to Serve

Father, help us see clearly that you’ve saved us to send us into the world to declare that eternal hope is found in Jesus. Amen.

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