It’s Biblical
The word serve, servant or service occurs in variation over 1,100 times in the New Testament. It’s safe to say that the Lord is clearly emphasizing how important it is to serve. He not only emphasized it, but He demonstrated it. In Matthew 20:28 it says “Even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” We, like Jesus, must follow the Biblical example of serving those around us – in our homes, our communities and in our Church family.
To use our gifts
1 Peter 4:10 says “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” God has entrusted us with specific gifts that should be used for Kingdom work. It is our responsibility to steward our gifts well. Do not allow these gifts to lie dormant or unused. Your gift is needed and essential to the Body – “God has placed each part in the body just as he wanted it to be. If all the parts were the same, how could there be a body? As it is, there are many parts. But there is only one body” (1 Corinthians 12:18-20).
To Grow
As new Christians, we naturally take time to learn about this new relationship with Jesus. But as we mature in faith, we need to put what we know into action. One such way is by serving. Serving is stretching but it allows us to grow our gifts. As James 1:22 says, “…be doers of the word, and not hearers only…” We cannot remain consumers but must use our knowledge to bear witness in service to the Lord.
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