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Why Should We Serve the Church?

Why is it important and vital to serve in the church? Previously I gave you five reasons. Now, here are reasons six through ten.

6.       Service creates a foundation for growth. When we live according to Jesus’ example of humility and service, it is like the “good soil” in Mark 4. In Jesus’ Parable of the Sower, the farmer sows seeds in many areas, but only the good soil produced grain. If you live like Christ, you are like the good soil that produces for the harvest!

7.       It is the key to God’s blessing! Can we all just agree that the “every man for himself” approach to church isn’t working? Can we acknowledge that the “me, mine, and I” focus is not the most economical approach to expanding the Kingdom? It goes against our selfish nature, but Jesus says that those who serve the Church “will be blessed”! (John 13:17)

8.       It shows God how grateful you are to Him. It’s simple. How many times have you told a friend, “Thanks – I owe you one”? In the Old Testament, the priest would have to serve in the temple constantly because of the sin of the people. But now we (the NT priests), GET TO SERVE because of our gratitude – not our guilt!

9.       It shows others an example of God’s love for us. Jesus gave of himself – COMPLETELY. Service to the Church is your tangible expression of your verbal confession to follow Him.

10.   Simply put, Jesus says to. If you REALLY consider him to be the Son of God who died to save you from your sins, his instructions should carry some significant weight. “I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.” (John 13:15-16, NIV) In fact, just go ahead and read all of John 13!

The possibilities are endless. How has God gifted you? How can you use your gifts and compassions to serve his Bride whom he loves so dearly?

Serving Jesus By Serving Others,

Pastor Mike