This week, I wanted to share this devotion (from Craig Groeschel and Life.Church) with our CarePortal Family!
Serving others doesn't really come naturally to us. I'll admit, I’m a self-centered person. I like it my way. It’s not something I’m proud of, but unfortunately, it’s true. I imagine, I’m not the only one...by nature, we are selfish beings. Everything in our culture (including that burger place) tries to tell us to "have it your way."
But Jesus had pretty specific direction for those who wanted to follow Him. He said,
“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Matthew 16:24 NIV
God wants us to "have it HIS way"....and on the topic of burgers(just kidding)...Jesus also said.
“My food … is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.” John 4:34
Imagine being able to say, “My food is to serve God. My food is to please Him. My food is to complete the assignment God sent me to do. My food is to do the will of my Father and to finish His work.” When all of culture says, “Fill yourself,” God tells us to fill others.
God created us to serve. The decision to serve may not feel natural for you. It wasn’t always for me. But I’ve realized serving isn’t something we do. A servant is who we’re called to be. Because when we serve, we become like Christ.
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Hit that BIG ORANGE BUTTON that says "Yes, I can help!"and HAVE IT HIS WAY!
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