Growing together in Christ…as we Serve! “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:” 1 Peter 4:10
May I be of service?
Jesus says in Mark 10:45 that “the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve.” As his followers, we too are called to be of service. The why, what, and how of it will vary for each of us. But the long and the short of it is that we are to be of service to others.
So how might one begin to be of service?
We might start by taking stock of the gifts that God has given us and see how they can be offered in service to others. It is a remarkable joy when our greatest gifts and the worlds greatest need come together at a God ordained intersection. Humble service.
“But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all.” Mark 10: 43-44 It can be as simple as serving a hot meal to someone in need or offering a ride to someone who is stuck. It might involve some physical resources. You may find your expertise being taxed in new and surprising ways. It will almost always require a bit of your time. And as we serve we might find that we are both being Christ to, and seeing Christ in those whom we serve. Blessings, Matthew+
Almighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to thee, so guide our minds, so fill our imaginations, so control our wills, that we may be wholly thine, utterly dedicated unto thee; and then use us, we pray thee, as thou wilt, and always to thy glory and the welfare of thy people; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. (BCP p. 832) | 
