Serving Others

In the Bible, Jesus shows us how to serve others. We encourages us to follow His lead and serve one another.

Jesus never placed Himself in a position above others. He led by serving. He washed feet, fed thousands, and healed the sick. He spent time with those no one else cared to spend time with. Jesus lived a life of humility.

Jesus showed us that humility and serving go hand in hand. Paul tells us in Philippians 2:3-5,

“Do nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each country others better than himself.“

Serving others is more than keeping up with a to-do list. We can write down anything. If we write down “check on Peggy today” and we don’t do it, or our heart isn’t into it -it means nothing. To be a servant we have to genuinely care about others, and keep our eyes on our hearts, and our schedules open for God to move.

Jesus didn’t get stressed by time, or what others thought on Him, He didn’t need a list of tasks to accomplish each day. He was led by God and followed His promoting to serve, love, and help others. There was no task beneath Jesus. And no person was even unworthy.

Serving others and genuine love go hand in hand, but how many times do we make excuses so we won’t have to be put out by helping others. He do we let go of our to-do list, of position ourselves to act humbly.

We all do it and make excuses. I’ve run into the grocery store and gotten in a few things and seen someone struggling and tell myself “I’m in too big of a hurry to help, someone else will do it.” And then feel conviction as I am driving home. I promise myself and God that next time I will help someone who needs help. How many times do I have to tell myself “next time” and not do it. We are put here to serve God to serve others.

If our hearts are struggling to love others, we need to ask Jesus to help us change. And be open to allowing Him to help us. Ask Him to soften our edges and teach us to love others with kindness and compassion.

Maybe we can look at our schedules, and see if we are doing so much that we can’t help others it’s too much. If we can free up some time to spend listening to what God wants us to do. Instead of rushing all day.

We can get up a few minutes early and talk to God about our day. I ask Him to give me the opportunity to bless one person every day.

This doesn’t mean I take every opportunity that has presented itself to me, but to ask God if He wants me to help that person. Part of being a true believer is listening for His voice and then obeying what He says to us. Being a true believer is putting our faith into action.