When I read those words in Mark 10:45 I am amazed that I would ever wonder if there is value in serving others.  Selfishness, egocentrism, I, me, mine... yuck.  That is the stuff we fight as regularly as flies in the summertime.  God designed the universe for humble interdependence not for selfish individualism.  Just imagine what the world would be like if everyone did what was right in his/her own eyes.  Oh, wait, there's a whole book of the Bible that describes that; (if your stomach is not already upset read Judges.)  The world will simply not work if we are selfish.  Let's bring it down from the macro "world" to church and home.  Our homes will not work, our church will not work if we are all about "me."  The consumer mentality may drive an economy but the bottom line in the economy is the bottom line. The money makes it work.  Who will serve if no money is involved?  Who will see the worth of serving others because of the value of others?  Who will be content with the smile of the Father and the prospect of "Well done good and faithful servant?" If people do not set aside their own agenda and think of others more highly than themselves the wheels will come off our little car in a hurry.  I'm preaching a short sermon this week.  This concept doesn't need a lot of explanation.  Let's celebrate and thank those who serve.  Let's provoke one another to love and good works.  As we think of one another in the context of service, let's say with Paul, "I thank my God upon every remembrance of you!"