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For who is greater, the one at the table or the one serving? Isn’t it the one at the table? But I am among you as the One who serves.—Luke 22:27 The measure of greatness in the kingdom of God differs vastly from that of the world. Our society idolizes the rich, the powerful, the beautiful, and the athletic. We even make celebrities out of those who brazenly flaunt their immorality. The world claims it is demeaning to serve others. However, God's kingdom completely rejects the world's measure for esteem, giving the greatest honor to the one who serves most. The person who serves selflessly, lovingly, without complaint, and without seeking recognition is highly regarded in the kingdom of God. When Jesus and His disciples entered the upper room, the disciples looked for a prominent place to sit; Jesus looked for a place to serve. As they awkwardly waited to be served, Jesus took a towel and basin and washed their feet (John 13:1–15). We Christians like to refer to oursel...

ENGLISH LYRICS: Spirit divine, attend our prayers For the fruit of the spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth. — Eph.5:9 1.  Spirit divine, attend our prayers    And make this house Thy home;    Descend with all Thy gracious pow'rs;    O come, great Spirit come! 2. Come as the light: to us reveal    Our emptiness and woe;    And lead us in those paths of life    Where all the righteous go. 3. Come as the fire, and purge our hearts    Like sacrificial flame;    Let our whole soul an offering be    To our Redeemer's name. 4. Come as the dew, and sweetly bless    This consecrated hour;    May barrenness rejoice to own    Thy fertilizing pow'r. 5. Come as the dove, and spread    Thy wings,    The wings of peaceful love;    And let Thy Church on earth become    Blest as the Church a...

All a man’s ways seem right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the motives.— Proverbs 16:2 How quick we are to question the motives of others, yet we are so slow to question our own! When others harm us, we may assume the worst of intentions. When we are guilty, we often excuse our offenses, concluding that others are far too sensitive! Regardless of how we monitor our motives, God weighs them in His scales of righteousness. It is futile to try to deceive God with our pious justifications, for He sees our hearts. Is it possible to do the right thing for the wrong reason? Of course! You can attend worship services with a heart that is far from worshipful  Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the law of our God, you people of Gomorrah!  "The multitude of your sacrifices-- what are they to me?" says the LORD. "I have more than enough of burnt offerings, of rams and the fat of fattened animals; I have no pleasure in the blood of bulls and ...

ENGLISH LYRICS: O Spirit of the living God I will pour out my spirit on all flesh. Act.2:17 1.  O Spirit of the living God,    In all Thy plenitude of grace,    Where'er the foot of man hath trod,    Descend on our apostate race. 2. Give tongue of fire and hearts of love,    To preach the reconciling word:    Give pow'r and unction from above    Whene'er the joyful sound is heard. 3. Be darkness, at Thy coming, light;    Confusion order in Thy path:    Souls without strength inspire with might;    Bid mercy triumph over wrath. 4. O spirit of the Lord, prepare    All the round earth her God to meet;    Breathe thou abroad, like morning air,    Till hearts of stone begin to beat. 5. f Baptize the nations; far and nigh    The triumphs of the cross record;    The name of Jesus glorify,    Till every kindred c...

YORUBA LYRICS: Sinful, sighing to be blest  God be merciful to me a sinner. Luk.18:13 1.  Sinful, sighing to be blest     Bound, and longing to be free;     Weary, waiting for my rest;     God be merciful to me. 2. Goodness I have none to plead;     Sinfulness in all I see,     I can only bring my need,     God be merciful to me. 3. Broken heart and downcast eyes     There not lift themselves to Thee     Yet Thou canst interpret sighs;     God be merciful to me 4. From this sinful heart of mine     To Thy bosom I would flee;     I am not my own but Thine;     God be merciful to me 5. There is One beside the Throne,     And my only hope and plea     Are in Him, and Him alone,     God be merciful to me 6. He my cause will undertake     My interpreter will be     He's my all, and...

ENGLISH LYRICS:  Faith of our fathers, living still 1. Faith of our fathers, living still,    In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword;    Oh, how our hearts beat high with joy    Whene’er we hear that glorious word.    Faith of our fathers, holy faith,    We will be true to thee till death! 2. Faith of our fathers, we will strive    To win all nations unto thee,    And thru the truth that comes from God,    Mankind shall then be truly free.    Faith of our fathers, holy faith,    We will be true to thee till death! 3. Faith of our fathers, we will love    Both friend and foe in all our strife,    And preach thee, too, as love knows how,    By kindly words and virtuous life.    Faith of our fathers, holy faith,    We will be true to thee till death! YORUBA LYRICS:  Igbagbo awon baba wa 1.  Igbagbo awo...