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Quote of the Day: I shall pass through this world but once. Any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.
– Henry Drummond, Scottish evangelist from 1800’s
You get one shot at life. What will you do with it?
So often the question is one that we answer by considering what we will do to try and improve our lot in life. Today is the focus, my best interest and my future in this life takes precedent.
That is not the way that Jesus lived and it is certainly not what He taught.
To be a disciple of Jesus is to serve others. Jesus said deny yourself and most of us want to get off the boat there!
Why is it so difficult? The sin nature me first.
One life to life. What will you be known for? Who’s life is better because you are in it?
Real Joy is found in serving others.
News and Culture: “Wonder Drug: 7 Scientifically Proven Ways That Serving Others Is the Best Medicine for Yourself,”by Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli and Dr. Stephen Trzeciak
“Historically, the “self-help” books have been full of instructions to focus on ourselves. But the scientific evidence demonstrates the opposite. “It is better to give than to receive,” the guiding principle we may have been taught when we were very young, is actually supported by science.”
Do you need extra motivation to serve others? How about this.. turns out that it is actually good for you! People who serve others have lower stress, are happy and live longer.
Crazy to think that God actually knew what He was doing when He told us to serve one another!
Chloe’s Corner: .
Living Theology:
Galatians 5:13 called to be free but . . . by love serve one another!
Phil 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
The heartbeat of Christianity is service. Jesus paved the way by serving all of mankind and putting our salvation above His own comfort.
But we live in the comfort generation! Why should I sacrifice my comfort, wants or desires for other ungrateful people who don’t deserve it?
Jesus set us free from the need to make our own way in the world. He taught us a better way and in the process paved the path for us to be reconciled with God.
You are Free!
Now what? That is the question if you have accepted Jesus as your Savior. Now what?
Choose to put others first and serve those who don’t deserve it.
That is the path to joy, peace and real value in life.