WEDNESDAY: HUMILITY IN ACTION
KEY PASSAGE
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.”
DEVOTIONAL
The word “devoted” here, speaks of a kind of affection found in close family relationships; it is the mutual love of a mother, father, brother, sister, or child. It is a kindred love. So, our devotion to one another as fellow believers ought to be demonstrated in this way. We honor one another because we are family in Christ. Family that runs even deeper than blood relation, one rooted in our heavenly home.
We are also called to maintain our “zeal” - to fan the flame of our faith, earnestly and diligently serving God. So when you serve, how do you do it? What is your posture? Do you serve out of duty, or because you don’t want to disappoint someone? Maybe it is to check a spiritual box or earn some brownie points with God? Scripture shows that our posture in service ought to come from a place of humility. It is humility in action. We serve one another because we see each other as true family in Christ. Yes, family can be messy and uncomfortable at times, but family takes care of each other. So we seek to honor our family in Christ. We keep the “why” in front of us, helping us to not serve out of ritual but out of true excitement and passion for God.
CHALLENGE
Are you serving in church? Maybe you have been serving for a long time in the same place and it feels like a thoughtless ritual now. Maybe you have never served in the church. Consider what the Lord would have you do now. Is it time to start serving? Is it time to step up into a new or different role? Spend some quiet time in prayer today and ask God to speak to you about serving. Trust that He is leading you.