This is our B moment. Our moment to be still…to be fed by the Word of God…to be grateful.
Scripture reference: John 3:18 (ESV)
Today, I am thinking about the importance of being of service to others.
The holiday season is fast approaching, and I have recently noticed how much I have evolved when it comes to this season. As a child, it was a time to receive, and as an adult, the emphasis has been more on giving. As a woman who chooses to act in a way that is pleasing to God, I am focusing more and more on being of service to others.
When I turn to the Scriptures, I see this as a pattern with Christ. What comes to mind often is the moment he washed the feet of his disciples. Then, there is no greater act of service or sacrifice than Him being crucified for us so that we might have eternal life.
In fact, I even notice the same pattern of serving others after the resurrection. During that time, Jesus went to the Sea of Galilee and greeted his disciples on the shoreline. As they returned to the shore, he met them with fish frying, and he invited them to breakfast. Jesus literally served breakfast for the disciples on the beach.
If Jesus can serve to that extent, we know how much he values serving others, and we know how he expects us to be of service to our fellow brothers. So, let us be of service to someone who really needs it, and as we do so, let us cling to these words: “Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” 1 John 3:18 (ESV)
Please share this reflection as others desire to be inspired.
So today, go be of service to someone.
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