Following Jesus Means Serving Like Jesus

I’m writing this a week after Good Friday. At our church, we paused to remember all of who Jesus was, as we took Communion together. It was a special time, but one particular aspect stood out to me. 

Standing right in front of me, serving Communion, was a woman named Chris. She could have done anything on that Friday night, but she came to serve, and the simple act of holding out a basket of bread and offering a small cup of grape juice, with the accompanying words, “the Body and Blood of Christ for you,” was a sacred thing to see. I was so deeply touched by her service. I was so grateful that she gave like Jesus.

At the core of my faith is this simple truth: following Jesus means becoming like Jesus. And Jesus was a servant.

His entire mission was centered on serving humanity and giving His life for others. That’s not just something He did—it’s who He is.

If I want to follow Him, I have to embrace that same identity.

Serving is not optional in the Kingdom of God—it’s essential. It’s how I reflect Christ in my everyday life. The Apostle John wrote: “Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did.” (1 John 2:6, NIV)

That verse challenges me to align my actions with my identity every single day. If I belong to Christ, my life should reflect His character, and I should serve just as He did.

Serving becomes a daily decision—not just in big moments, but in small, everyday acts of love and kindness. Think about how we could change the world if we served like Jesus.

Today, I commit to living like Jesus by serving like Jesus. Will you join me? Let’s pray together.

Jesus, I want my life to reflect Yours. Teach me to serve with humility, love with sincerity, and live with purpose. Help me to follow Your example in every area of my life. Make me more like You each day. In Your name, Amen.

 Never forget, my friend,

You are a miracle!