It has now been three weeks without my “crutch.” The truth is, I am not stumbling through my days and nights without it! In fact, I feel more energized and stronger than before I began “walking” without its aid! \o/
Tonight’s post is taken from a sermon I heard on Sunday. I went to my sister’s church (Dayspring) in Salem, Oregon on Sunday morning. Pastor Larry Grine spoke on Matthew 25:31-46. It’s full of Jesus’ instructions on serving others. Pastor Grine used a phrase that captured my attention.
“Jesus takes it personally when we don’t serve those in need.”
What a sobering thought!
In my reading this morning, I read Matthew 20:26-28. “…whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant and whoever wants to be first must be your slave–just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (NIV)
These are strong words with strong meaning. When I read them, I think, “Lord, let me serve out of obedience and not out of a desire to be great in Your kingdom!” I want the motivation of my heart to be one that honors Him and not myself!
I speak for myself when I say I am so self-absorbed! However, I have a funny feeling I may not be the only one who is like that! I asked God this morning to open my eyes and let me see where He wants me to serve. Tonight, He showed me one way.
Now to DO it!
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