Six Teachings of Jesus - Part 1

During this week I am  focusing on six different teachings of  Jesus that have the potential to change your whole life and lifestyle.  Although many of you will have heard these teachings before, I would challenge you during this week to ask yourself if you have really put these teachings into practice in your life - and where you have not then do something about it.  Matthew 11:29-30 says:  


"Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."  


God never asks of us anything that is too much - and whatever He asks He will give us the strength to fulfil.

Today's Teaching:  "You Must Be Last To Be First."

This really is a focus on the subject of power.  Have you ever been a part of a church , community organization or family where power issues are not a part of the picture? We can always attempt to grab power but in the end the results are usually disastrous.  Here are some principles found in scripture about the true gaining of power:

1. True power and authority comes only to those who are under authority themselves.
2. Power and position are given to us by others,not taken by ourselves.
3. Those who are exalted are those who have put everyone else's needs first.
4. Those who gain true power are willing to give up their whole lives for those they love.
5. If you want to be great in the kingdom of God then you must become a servant.  

If you want to have power you need to first of all give it up.  Have you abused power or attempted to grab it for yourself?   Then repent and become a servant.  Give your power away and you will find it.