Jesus did not come to be served, but to serve. As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect the heart of our Master, join His Mission, and examine our Motives.
We are saved by grace, not by our good works, but God created us in Christ Jesus for good works. Serving therefore is not a way to earn God’s love; it is our grateful response to the love we have already received.
Christian service means looking beyond ourselves and voluntarily taking responsibility for the good of others. We serve with humility, we serve together as one body, and above all, we serve with love.
Instead of asking, “Who should do something?”, we learn to ask:
“Lord, You placed me here. What can I do?”
Where in your life do you tend to say, “That is not my responsibility”? How might God be asking you to respond differently?
What gifts, abilities, resources, or experiences has God placed in your hands that you can use to serve others?
Which motive do you need to work on most when serving: humility, serving together, or love? Why?
As a family or DGroup, what is one concrete need God has placed before you that you can take responsibility for together?