Us In The Real World - Week 1
Week 1 Recap:
Us in the Real World: Flip The Script
Introduction
In today’s world, people are chasing recognition, success, and validation more than ever before. Social media, fame, and influence often take center stage in our pursuits. But deep down, every heart still longs for something more—connection, purpose, and meaning. In a culture obsessed with clout, Jesus offers a countercultural message: greatness comes through serving others.
The World Chases Clout, but God Calls Us to Serve
The world teaches us to climb higher, stand out, and be noticed. Yet Jesus flips that idea completely upside down. He says, “The greatest among you will be your servant.”
True greatness isn’t about influence or recognition—it’s about humility. Jesus, though the King of kings, knelt to wash feet. He showed that honor is found not in titles but in serving others. In a world chasing clout, He calls us to choose service.
Service Is Greater Than Status
Service reaches where titles never can. A title may impress, but service impacts. The quiet janitor cleaning up spills in a hospital or the volunteer tidying a church restroom often shows more of God’s heart than those seeking applause.
The kingdom of God doesn’t measure success by position or income but by how many people are lifted up because of you. When our lives are built around serving, we leave an eternal mark—one that outlasts popularity or status.
Service Is Messy
Life is messy—and so is serving. Whether it’s a marriage, a family, or a church community, we all experience the imperfections of people and circumstances. Yet Jesus never avoided the mess. He touched lepers, ate with outcasts, and loved people right where they were.
Real service often means showing up when it’s inconvenient or uncomfortable. It means stepping into chaos with compassion. Love shows up in the middle of the mess—because that’s exactly what Jesus did for us.
Serving Inside and Outside the Church
Service isn’t confined to a Sunday schedule. It happens both inside and outside the church walls. Inside the church, serving strengthens discipleship—it builds up the body of Christ. Outside, serving becomes evangelism—it shows the love of Jesus to a world that desperately needs it.
A healthy life of faith finds balance between both. When we use our gifts to serve in every space, our actions speak louder than any sermon. Each person’s willingness to serve helps create a ripple effect of love and hope.
Service Is the True Mark of Discipleship
Being a disciple isn’t about knowledge or routine—it’s about love in action. Jesus summarized it best: “Do to others as you would have them do to you.”
To follow Him means to love people the way He loves us—to see needs and meet them, to offer grace instead of judgment, and to be present when others look away. Service becomes the evidence of a transformed heart, the proof of a life shaped by Christ’s example.
Closing: Leaving Fingerprints on Eternity
Clout fades. Followers unfollow, titles lose their shine, and recognition is temporary. But service—the kind that flows from love—leaves fingerprints on eternity. The world may celebrate power, but God celebrates humility. He honors the ones who roll up their sleeves, step into the mess, and love people well. If we want to impact our communities, our city, and our world, we must embrace the call Jesus gives us: to serve. Because when we serve, we reflect the heart of Christ—and that’s where real greatness begins.
