I recall years ago reading about a ministry group called “The Dirty Dozen”. If I recall correctly, the group was part of the Madison Church of Christ in Tennessee. The 12 men in the group had one focus. They served the community, especially the elderly, by doing odd jobs, dirty jobs, humdrum jobs – like sweeping, washing cars, house repairs, gutter cleaning, painting, and gardening. Their point was simple. Jesus came to serve; so would they.
This idea of service (from Latin, servus, meaning slave) has deep roots in the Christian faith. Christians are slaves of righteousness (Rom 6:18). We are to model the Master Servant, Jesus our Lord.
The difficulty today is that many of us are a little unsure how we can serve. Sometimes we feel ill-equipped (“I’m not much good at anything…how can I serve well?”). Sometimes, we’re tired or lazy (“I wish someone would serve me!”). Sometimes, we’re overwhelmed (“There’s just too much to do.”)
Here are three insightful questions each of us can ourselves as we think about how we can serve:
- What do I do best?
- What is most needed?
- What must be done first?
As you look within your family, your church and your community, see if there is an intersection where answers to all three questions meet. That may be a good place to start serving.
Last update : 10-11-2007 20:23
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