You Must Be Last

"Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage; rather, He made Himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness"- Philippians 2:6-7 (NIV).

Being humble is hard in a culture that fosters standing up for yourself, not allowing yourself to become someone else's doormat, and expecting to win at all cost. Unlike Jesus, we use every advantage we have to get ahead. We feel frustrated when we aren't recognized or if someone else gets a pat on the back. Rarely do people hold servants in high esteem or seek to lower their own position by becoming a servant, a nothing. No, we want to be a leader; however, leading a Christ-centered life is the antonym of this "me first" culture. Jesus said, "If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all" (Mark 9:35). You must look to the needs of others; value others above yourself (Philippians 2:3). There is no glory, nor praise, in being a servant in this world, but if you want to be first, and here lies the key, you must be last.