Holy Habits - Week 5

Daily Scripture Readings

Monday           Romans 12:6-8

Tuesday         I Corinthians 12:4-11

Wednesday   I Corinthians 12:12-20

Thursday        I Corinthians 12:21-26

Friday             I Corinthians 12:27-31

Saturday         Matthew 21:1-11

Opening Prayer

Gracious God, help us experience the joy of service.   In Jesus’ name we pray, AMEN.

READING:

It is an unfortunate truth that people are often self-centered and form habits that serve themselves, sometimes even at the cost of others. This is due to our sinful nature that convinces us that serving ourselves is what is best and will make us happiest. However, as Christians, we are called to live differently, not like the rest of the world. Instead of looking to serve ourselves, we should look to serve Jesus Christ foremost as well as others.

Jesus is the perfect example of service towards others. He came to the world and rather than be served by others he himself served others with kindness and humility. From healing those who were sick or possessed and washing the disciple’s feet to dying a gruesome death on the cross, Jesus shows us what real love and the heart of a servant truly looks like.

Serving others involves more than simply our actions. Rather, it involves our hearts and attitudes towards each other while we are serving; it involves love. Once again, we can look to Jesus as an example for this. He did not serve begrudgingly but instead showed true humility and love while he helped people from different backgrounds and social standings.

Serving one another like Christ served involves treating others with honor and respect. Romans 12 tells us to “be devoted to one another in love.” Our actions and service should be a reflection of Christ and how he loves.      Molly Howard