Week 2 | Day 4 | Joy in Service

Command:

Be a servant. Matthew 20:26 (NIV)

Read:

You call me ‘Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. John 13:14-15 (NIV)

In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts‬ 20‬:35‬ (NIV)‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

Reflect:

I am humbled by one of Jesus’ last interactions with his disciples. He modeled willing service with humility. It is an unmistakable expectation in the life of the Jesus follower. He makes it clear that loving others is accomplished through service. Praise God that we are part of the Community Church Movement and that service is a part of its DNA. There are always opportunities to serve the body of Christ, and communities far and near. God has led me to feed the hungry, serve special needs families through the “Night to Remember” prom, assist with administrative work at the church, and volunteer in the preschool room during service, allowing families to worship comfortably. 

God provides joy in our work for him. As I have served others, I have been transformed. God has been showing me how to love with humility. It has been an honor, and I am so grateful for the Jesus followers who have walked alongside me and shown me the way. Truly, I have been more blessed to give than to receive.

React:

Have you taken advantage of any of the opportunities the church has provided to serve others lately? How can you seek out an opportunity to serve this upcoming week?

Pray:

Father, I thank You for the example given through Jesus, to love others through service. Thank You that I am a part of a church community that values service. Help me to do my part in showing your love and generosity to others. Amen.