Be a Servant
Philippians Chapter 2, Verse 5 from the Good News
Bible. (all scripture used today will be from the Good News Bible)
(5)The
attitude you should have is the one that Christ Jesus had:
What attitude did He take?
In Verse 7 of Chapter 2 we are told He took the
nature of a servant. In other words He took the attitude of a servant.
Do we take the nature, (attitude) of a servant?
Has someone asked you lately to do something for
them and you looked for a way not to help?
Well my friend, you have robbed yourself of a
blessing. How blessed you will be when you serve others. Take some time to
reach out to someone who is alone, or failing in their health, perhaps going
through a rough time, or needs help with banking and groceries, and be Jesus to
them. Be a servant. Help in whatever way you can. A little help is worth much
when someone is in need. Give up some of your personal time to share that time
with someone who needs a little kindness. And don’t look for payment or praise,
do what you can for another, telling no one. Be humble; as Jesus was, not
looking for an opportunity to boast.
As we come before God daily offering ourselves to
His service, we need to be ready to take action. Jesus himself served all the
way to the cross, look at Verse 8 in Chapter 2, here in Philippians:
(8)
He was humble and walked the path of obedience all the way to death — His death
on the cross.
He laid down His life to serve the debt we owed; He
became a ransom for every one of us. He continues to serve us every day of our
lives. For this we should be very grateful and willing to help others.
God will provide you the strength and energy you
need to serve. Use the gifts the Lord has given you, to serve others and to
bring blessing into their lives.
Hebrews Chapter 13 Verses 1 and 2, reads as follows:
(1)
Keep on loving one another as Christian Brothers
(2)
Remember to welcome strangers into your homes. There were some who did that and
welcomed angels without knowing it.
In other words, be hospitable, giving your service
unto the Lord. Serve in the love of Christ.
And Hebrews Chapter 13 Verse 16 reads:
(26)
Do not forget to do good and help one another, because these are the sacrifices
that please God.
Are you willing to be a sacrifice?
So my friends are you serving and pleasing God in
all you do as you serve with a heart and love of Jesus Christ.
Take on the nature (attitude) of a servant and be
the very best servant you can be representing Jesus in all your days until you
are called to glory.
Bless you today as your serve and thank you for
doing so.
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