Serve for the Lord's Glory "And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.'' Colossians 3:23-24The greatest motivation and purpose of service is doing it all for the glory…
Serve with the Team "Fori say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith." Romans 12:3 We are all blessed by God with so many spiritual gifts. But being spiritually gifted does not mean we are above the rest of the team. The effectivity and fruitfulness of a team comes when we recognize and respect each other's personality and giftedness. Competition has no place in the ministry and in the fellowship…
Serve with Patience And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth," 2 Timothy 2:24-25The Bible tells us that love is, first of…
Serve with Joy Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. Psalm 100:2Today's passage reminds us that to serve the Lord with gladness is a command and not an option. Serving God and others with joy should not be a mere responsibility but an attitude that we must cultivate everyday…
Serve with Humility "For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more;" 1 Corinthians 9:19 Serving humility is not expressed only in giving your time, talent, and treasure. It is about giving yourself in serving others. Jesus was our great example. He…
Serve with Love "For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another." Galatians 5:13 True greatness is not being powerful, having a title, or being influential but serving one another with love. To…
Serve with Accountability "... When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required." Luke 12:48 The more blessings we receive, the bigger is our responsibility to be good stewards. Whatever God entrusted to us,…
Living Out Generously "And Elijah said to her; "Do not fear; go and do as you have said. But first make me a little cake of it and bring it to me, and afterward make something for yourself and your son." 1 King 17:13 Many people have developed the poverty…
Kingdom Builders "For I testify that according to their ability, and beyond their ability, they gave of their own accord, begging us with much urging for the favor of participation in the support of the saints." 2 Corinthians 8:3-4 Wouldn't you just love it when everyone just participates in a class? When a teacher asks a question -…
No One In Need "And they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need." Acts 2:45There is just a surplus all over the world. What others consider trash is someone else's answered prayer. A hotel had a brilliant idea of…