THE CALL TO SERVE 6). Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7). But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8). And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and he became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. PHILIPPIANS 2:6-9
When it comes to serving in the church, people rarely request positions where they will go unnoticed. They usually ask to be involved in a place of leadership.
Now, there is nothing wrong with heading a committee. But God calls us to have a servant’s heart: He desires that our motive be to glorify Him, not ourselves.
In His great love, God places us where He wants us to serve, and every task we undertake should be given our all, whether there’s one person listening or a multitude. We ultimately serve Jesus, and He is not concerned with the recognition we receive. He desires our obedience and our best effort. This is true not just for pastors but for all believers.
There are many reasons the Lord calls us to serve. First, He rids us of pride and selfishness, allowing our focus to be on Him. Second, we proclaim our love for Christ through our care for one another. Third, God tests and purifies our hearts through service.
How do you define success? A common response is “achieving predetermined goals.” Scripture’s definition, however, is different. The Lord desires that we discover His plan, obey, and become all that He intended.
In other words, for success in the biblical sense, God sets the goals.
-IBC
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