Read 1 Peter 5:1-6
All of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility. 1 Peter 5:5
It was once my privilege to preach in a church were love and warmth were especially evident. I was impressed by the members’ willingness to pitch in and work. On the Sunday I spoke, three services were scheduled. The women of the church had provided a bountiful meal to be served between the meetings for visitors who had travelled long distance.
Following the diner, after most of the people had left, I notice a distinguished-looking couple clearing the tables and dumping the paper plates into large plastic bags. When I complimented them on what they were doing, they said matter-of-fatly, “Oh, we’re litter duty. We volunteered to clean up after every church function. We consider it a ministry”.
How wonderful that this man and woman were not only available to serve the Lord, but humbly did what others might consider demeaning work. These dear people were glad to be what they cheerfully called litter duty.
Some members of the body of Christ are called to serve in places of prominence; others to labour quietly behind the scenes. Regardless of what the Lord asks us to do, let’s be willing to do it by serving one another through love, knowing that ultimately we are serving the Lord. Richard De Haan
There’s surely somewhere a lowly place
In earth’s harvest fields so wide,
Where I may labour through life’s short day
For Jesus the Crucified. Prior
There is no insignificant task in the church.
Prayer:
Uphold our elders and Pastor Esa after their presentation, of God’s forward future direction for this church.
Pray that the congregation will continue to be open and respective to God’s challenges and that many will pray earnestly seeking God’s face.
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