We know any awards ceremony is a event where a award is given to a person or a group of people who have made great contributions to a specific field. The winners always receive compliments and recognitions from the audience or even the people around the globe through TV broadcasts. Some winners exaggerate their achievements claiming how significant their contribution would be, while others humble themselves attributing their accomplishments to his teammates or groups. In her acceptance speech of Nobel Peace Prize, Mother Teresa attributed her work to Christ and  her honor to his own people, the Norwegian people. Because of the love of Christ she has love and demonstrate the love to the poor she has served for her life in Calcutta, India.

By the same token, let’s  see how Jesus dealt with his ministry. In Mark 6:30-31, after Jesus’ disciples returned to him from their ministry tour, they reported to him all they had done and taught — preaching the gospel, healing the sick and casting out evil spirits.  Perhaps the disciples expected to receive praises from their teacher. But Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to quiet place and rest awhile. Later according to Mark’s account, Jesus went up into the hills by himself and prayed.  Jesus didn’t play up his work and ministry because he knew all he had done was from the Father.

It is well said in the book of Luke that we are unworthy servants who have simply done our duty (17:10).