But among you it will be different. Those who are the greatest among you should take the lowest rank, and the leader should be like a servant. Luke 22:26
“Go down into the far end of society, take the last place among men, live with those who are despised, love other men and serve them instead of making them serve you. Do not fight them when they push you around, but pray for those who hurt you.”
Thomas Merton in New Seeds of Contemplation (Abbey of Gethsemani, 2007) 143.
Jesus modeled generous service for us, and Merton reminds us what it should look like. This will put us among our enemies and those who may seek to use us. God as we serve generously, help us serve the least deserving people like you served us.