“No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.” – John 15:15
In the United States, today is the day we honor all who have worn the uniform and served this nation honorably. Thank you for your service and for the sacrifices you made in that service!
The virtues of service and sacrifice resonate with followers of Jesus, because our Lord did both. Jesus came not to be served but to serve. Jesus came to make the ultimate sacrifice for us on the cross. For those who’ve entrusted their lives to Jesus, we’re also called to serve and sacrifice.
However, Jesus calls us to something even deeper and more beautiful… friendship. Jesus has revealed truth to us. He has revealed His will and plans to us. He has loved us to the end. Jesus has invited us to serve Him not out of fear or guilt but as His beloved friends. The service and sacrifice that flows out of friendship with the Lord is joyful, powerful, and world-changing. On a day devoted to honoring service and sacrifice, take time to reflect on how you are serving and sacrificing for your friend, Jesus. #FollowJesus