The Upside Down KingdomSample

In this letter to some of the earliest Jesus followers, Paul, the writer, reminds them of something really important; Jesus is the best reflection we have of God. Jesus, while human, was in charge of everything. In fact, Jesus said so Himself in the verse you will memorize this week. He wasn’t just the lead-guy of His friends or the pastor at His church. Jesus had and has all authority. So what did He do with that kind of power? He paid attention to hurting people and outcasts. He healed people and served them. He gave His life for the people He was leading. In other words, Jesus used His power and authority to show us a whole new way to live—one where the most power is found in serving, not being served.

This week, pay attention to areas where you have the freedom or the power to do what you want. When you notice you have power, ask yourself, “how can I use this power to serve others the way that Jesus did?”