Today as you read this
blog, on May 3 – our church will reflect on the role serving community plays in
our Christian Experience.
I am away with the family
for the Graduation ceremony at Andrews University. My degree was conferred yet in December
2013. The family needs closure for the 7
years academic journey, and the official ceremony is just the right
opportunity. My kids will be taking a
picture in front of the Pioneer Memorial Church with John Nevins Andrews and
his two kids, the bronze statue, of course J It was
our favorite picture taking place in our early Seminary days. This sculpture of our church’s first scholar
and missionary is shaped with his arm extended, pointing to a world
beyond. J.N.Andrews’ words: “I know of
but one way; find a field of labor, ask God to help, take off your coat, and
pitch into the work.”
As a person Andrews has
been an example of self-sacrifice for the cause of God’s kingdom. Are we as committed to serve?
As we hear about escalation
of military conflicts, economic tensions, health hazards, we may be concerned
about even immediate future. Last week I
penned a few reflections about leaving a legacy, doing something that would
impact the future, bless those who are yet to come. Listen to hear God’s call, watch to see where
God is at work, and join in. God is
never idle. John 5:17 records the words
of Jesus “My Father is always at his work
to this very day.” Are you a co-labourer
with God?
The
legacy worth eternity is the one worked by God, and if you want to have
significance, make sure you are not doing something on your own, but are
co-working with God. How can one know
where God is at work? Glad you asked!
Sin
is selfishness, love and care for oneself alone. And the solution, the cure for this disease
that separates us from God is simple – our unselfish service for
humanity! When we are with God we leave
worldly “get/get” mindset, and live to “give & give”
As our leaders for
Community Service are sharing today, remember the opportunities of service are
countless around you, every word or deed of unselfish kindness is an expression
of the love of Christ for lost humanity.
The pen of inspiration says that when people “surrender themselves to
God in unselfish service for humanity’ then they are “in cooperation with the
Lord of glory. This thought sweetens all toil, it braces the will, it nerves
the spirit for whatever may befall.”
So, whatever the
opportunity to serve, pull up your sleeves, pitch in to help, serve others
without a thought of what you get out of it, and you will see God’s
transforming Love changing you in the process.
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