I was listening to a sermon by a very prominent Pastor this weekend and here are a few exerpts of his points.
•You can not serve your God while your agenda is still focused on your material goals.
•Selfish people do not serve.
•When are you going to step away from the dinner table, and go wash someone’s feet. (This one rings true with me as I continually watch people come to Church and “eat at the table” and then go out and do nothing to put it into action)
When Jesus knelt to wash the disciples feet , he was also washing Judas feet, the very one who would play a part in His crucifixion.
•Is there anything in your life that is bigger than you.
•Maybe it’s difficult to get people to worship in Church because they are so centered on themselves.
As I listened to this message I really took a look inside my own life and where I have had my priorities throughout the years. For most of my adult life I have been very self-absorbed and focused on success and material possessions. Over the past 24 months God has truly changed my focus and motivation in life. I have learned what a blessing it is to serve others, and God has revealed His Grace to me through these acts of humility and selflessness.
If you haven’t had the opportunity to “serve” someone less fortunate run, don’t walk and get your serve on.
— Matthew Chapter 25:(35) For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home.
(36) I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’
40 “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters,t you were doing it to me!’