Made To Serve  | Friday – Week 1

Take a Moment

Ask God what He wants to show you before reading today

Read The Daily

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. (Mark 10:45)

Think back to some of your best memories.  I would bet they either involved you being around people that you really cared about having a great time, a loved one that is no longer with us or when you did something and really helped or served someone else.  We all want to feel purposeful. We want to know that our lives matter and make a difference. God created us this way. But how do we find true purpose and fulfillment?

The world says to live for yourself. Prioritize your comforts and desires. Look out for number one. But Jesus shows us a different way. He says that following His example of humble service is the path to purpose. Jesus gave completely of Himself to meet the needs of others. Though He was God, He took on human flesh and died to pay the penalty for our sins (Philippians 2:6-8). He served us by giving His very life.

And Jesus says that when we serve others as He did, we find meaning and joy. Things like status and comfort may bring temporary happiness. But a life spent loving and serving others, following Jesus’ example, is what truly satisfies the soul.

Who can you serve today? Look for simple ways to meet someone’s need. It may be helping a coworker with a project, doing chores for a neighbor, fixing a meal for a frazzled mom, or listening patiently to a hurting friend. Serve them not for your own glory, but because you love God, and He loves people through you.

You were uniquely designed by your Creator to serve. As you pour yourself out for others, remember it is Christ in you enabling you to do so. Abide in His love and find purpose as you follow His example.

Prayer for the Day

God what are you  showing me?  What am I going to do about it? 

God help me to see one person that I can serve through a kind word, random act of kindness, or simple gift today?

Read The New Testament In A Year

4 x 6 Plan | Read: Luke 18:15-30 & Hebrews 9:11-22