Bishop Wills' Life Journal Entry for January 14, 2008

More Than Self

S: Luke 14:11
But if you’re content to be simply yourself, you will become more than yourself. (The Message)

O: Our road to be important is a journey of being a servant. The way to the throne is through the servant’s entrance.

A: Jesus has just told a story about not trying to sit at the best place of honor. Rather take the last seat and if you are important, the you will be moved to the head table. It is easy to expect to be treated important. But I must always remember I am a sinner from very humble roots who deserves no special attention. I am always to be a servant. Then if I remain in the spirit of a servant, I am available for God to grow me to be more than myself. More than myself means I can be led more by the Holy Spirit to do God’s Will.

P: Father, grow my heart as servant this day. Love, Dick

Y: I give up any sense of being important.