“Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” – Colossians 3:17
Have you ever felt thankful to serve someone else?
It may sound a little strange. After all, we usually like to be the ones who are being served. Yet, we can give thanks for being able to serve others.
Audio Adrenaline
I remember when I was in high school some friends of mine got an opportunity to help the band Audio Adrenaline set up for a concert. They were so excited. Why? I mean, it meant they would have to lug heavy speakers and other equipment for hours. Strange. However, that’s not how they were thinking about it.
For them, it was an opportunity to meet and spend time with one of their favorite bands. They would get to see what they were really like. They would get to see all the behind-the-scenes aspects of putting on a concert. They didn’t care if they had to do some heavy labor in the process.
The Joy of Service
Sure, service can feel like a burden at times, but when we set our mind on love and the one who loves us, service can be a great joy. I think of the joy of serving a child or a couple in love serving one another. It is because of service that we get to experience the joy of giving.
Jesus also felt this joy.
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” – Hebrews 12:1-2
He served us. He suffered and died for us. Yet, He gladly did it for the joy set before Him. So, let us set our eyes on Him, the author and perfecter of our faith so that we may serve others with the joy of Christ in our hearts.
Dear Jesus,
You served me and continue to serve me even when I’m ungrateful and rebellious. Thank You. Help me to always have a heart of thanksgiving and to serve others with joy.
Amen.
In Christ’s Service,
Pastor Kurt
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