I didn’t write this post and if I did know, I would give them proper recognition. I found this post on my computer and thought it might bless you.
Serving God can be habit-forming…and it’s a habit that all Christians should acquire. Yet serving God isn’t always our first priority. We live in a world that glorifies power, prestige, fame, and money. Yet the words of Jesus teach us that the most esteemed men and women are not the widely acclaimed leaders of society; the most esteemed among us are the humble servants of society.
When we experience success, it’s easy to puff out our chests and proclaim, “I did that!” But it’s wrong to do that. Whatever “it” is, God did it and He deserves all the credit. As Christians, we have been remade and saved by Jesus Christ, and that salvation came not because of our own good works but because of God’s grace.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German theologian, was correct when he said, “It is very easy to overestimate the importance of our own achievements in comparison with what we owe others.” In other words, reality breeds humility.
Are you willing to become a humble servant for Christ? Are you willing to pitch in and make this world a better place, or are you determined to keep all your blessings to yourself? The answer to all these questions will determine the quantity and the quality of the service you render to God – and to His children.
Today, you may feel the temptation to take more than you give. You may be tempted to withhold your generosity. Or you may be tempted to build yourself up in the eyes of your friends. Resist these temptations. Instead serve your friends quietly without fanfare. Find a need and fill it; find a hurt and heal it…humbly. Lend a helping hand; anonymously. Share a word of kindness with quiet sincerity. As you go about your activities today, remember that the Savior of all humanity make Himself a servant, and you, as His followers, must do no less. Be encouraged today friends for the Lord is near!
Be Encouraged Today 