When we have some
form of power over others,
it is easy to exalt
ourselves against them--
to try to keep them
under our control.
But dear Jesus, you
came to serve,
not to be served--to
give your life for us.
We proclaim you Lord,
ourselves your slaves.
And we praise your
name, your name that is
alone exalted; for
your glory is above
both earth and
heaven.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 22; 148; 105; 130
Exod. 9:13-35
2 Cor. 4:1-12
Mark 10:32-45
Selected Verses
Ps. 148:13
Let [everyone] praise the name of the Lord,
for his name alone is exalted;
his glory is above earth and heaven.
for his name alone is exalted;
his glory is above earth and heaven.
Exod. 9:17
"'…You are still exalting yourself against my people,
and will not let them go. …'" [Moses quotes to Pharaoh the words of the
LORD]
2 Cor. 4:5
For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ
as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus' sake.
Mark 10:42
"…For the Son of Man came not to be served but to
serve, and to give his life a ransom for many." [Jesus to his disciples]
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