Willing to Serve?

One of the things that has been impressed on my heart recently is the call for us to be servants. The recent messages, particularly last weeks, have touched my heart very specifically regarding this topic. One of my favorite passages is Mark 10 where Christ is explaining to the disciples that we need to be servants to those around us in order to receive rewards in heaven. I ask myself, am I really willing to serve others - without reward - here on earth?

Those who come to our small group know that this is a topic close to my heart. We often discuss the idea that God knows our hert, even though man cannot see it. God has the ability to understand our motives, and can convict us when our actions and our intentions are not aligned with his will. I know there are times when I have done the right thing, but it was not for a reason that would honor my God. It was for a selfish purpose, or to make me look good.

So I throw out the question to those who claim Christ as our example, will you join me and measure your actions against Mark 10:43-45 this week or this month? Will you serve others with the understanding that the reward will not be granted on this earth but will be stored up for us in heaven? Will you challenge me with the question, "Where is your heart today?"