Whenever you serve others

This past Wednesday evening I gathered with a small group of people for our weekly corporate prayer time at the church. It was a heart moving experience as we prayed for many needs and petitions for others. I shared from my heart how I was encouraged and moved by the number of volunteers that worked this past Sunday for 10.10.10. It was amazing to see so many people serving the Lord. I mentioned a few in my last posting - but I wanted to just reflect with thanksgiving for those who serve the Lord. Here is a snap shot of what I mean:

Here is the devotional I shared on that Wednesday evening for our prayer time:

All of you together are Christ's body, and each one of you is a separate and necessary part of it. 1 Corinthians 12:27 (NLT)

One reason why you need to be connected to a church family is to fulfill your calling to serve other believers in practical ways. The Bible says, "All of you together are Christ's body, and each one of you is a separate and necessary part of it."
(1 Corinthians 12:27 NLT)

Your service is essential to the Body of Christ—just ask any local church. Each of us has a role to play, and every role is important. There is no small service to God; it all matters.

Likewise, there are no insignificant ministries in the church. Some are visible and some are behind the scenes, but all are valuable. Small or hidden ministries often make the biggest difference. In my home, the most important light is not the large chandelier in our dining room but the little night light that keeps me from stubbing my toe when I get up at night. There is no correlation between size and significance.


Every ministry matters because we are all dependent on each other to function.
What happens when one part of your body fails to function? You get sick. The rest of your body suffers. Imagine if your liver decided to start living for itself: "I'm tired! I don't want to serve the body anymore! I want a year off just to be fed. I've got to do what's best for me! Let some other part take over."

What would happen? Your body would die. Today thousands of local churches are dying because of Christians who are unwilling to serve. They sit on the sidelines as spectators, and the Body suffers.

As I said when we began this study, God calls you to a service far beyond anything you could ever imagine. He created YOU for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for you to do. (see Ephesians 2:10)


Whenever you serve others in any way, you are actually serving God.