BECOMING LIKE CHRIST IN SERVICE

Galatians 5:13

For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

Along with humility comes an attitude of service. Jesus came to serve: “Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28).

Paul told the Galatian believers that they had been called to live in freedom from sin because of what Jesus had done for them. However, that freedom did not mean that they could do anything they pleased and not be held accountable. Instead, this freedom allowed their normally selfish, sinful nature to be overruled by a desire to serve others in love.

No matter what kind of employment we have, how much money we make or how busy we are, we can still be characterized by our willingness to serve others. We can pray that we will never be “above” doing certain acts or “too busy” to be involved in activities that help others.

Pray that you will find areas of service where you can make a difference. 

GOD’S PROMISE TO ME:

• I have given you freedom to serve others in love.

MY PRAYER TO GOD:

Lord, you have given me freedom to serve others. Thank you for freeing me from my sinful nature and giving me a desire to selflessly reach out and serve others. Show me where I can use my gifts to really make a difference for your kingdom. May an attitude of humble service infuse every part of my life. Amen.