“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.” Genesis 2:18
Sometimes I chaff at being a helper . . . Who wants to be “errand boy” or put away camping things . . . or organize the boxes of stuff in the garage that has sat there since we moved and gotten more things heaped on top of mess? . . . But when I look at it in God’s eyes I am ashamed.
"But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross." Philippians 2:7,8
Serving . . . that was what. Jesus’ life was all about. It’s the greatest thing.
“ . . .but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” Luke 10:43-45
Satan tries to tell me different. He’s a liar! Why do I let his values sneak into my heart?
Remember the song, “If you want to be great in God’s kingdom, learn to be the servant of all . . .”
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.” I Timothy 6:6 It is GREAT GAIN to cheerfully do what needs to be done.
"Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver." (or server too I imagine :)) II Corinthians 9:7
4 comments:
Ooooooh you have my sympathy. Yesterday and today I've been cleaning out my storage room: tents, garden seeds, bubble soaps, canning kettles, etc etc.
Hang in there: in ten years you will have an army of helpers and it will be SO MUCH easier.
It can be quite a job to do a thorough cleaning. But thanks for the reminder that we are to be servants. It truly is what Jesus wants from us. Blessings on your day.
Thank you, Aimee. I need that reminder. I'm feeling rather lazy about all this laundry before me. I do want to be a servant. Also, I enjoyed your post with the prayer for wisdom to do what you need to, and to balance sleep with time with God etc.
thanks for the reminder of being a servant--I'm going thru a major cleaning (see my blog), thanks for the encouragement!
By the way, I saw your link on destinationgloryland's site. and happy birthday
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