Serving

We are called to serve YHWH (God) through his son, Yeshua (Jesus).  

 "If someone is serving me, let him follow me; wherever I am, my servant will be there too. My Father will honor anyone who serves me" John 12:26

How can we best serve Him? We can serve one another, using the gifts He has given us. 

"Now there are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit gives them.  Also, there are different ways of serving, but it is the same Lord being served.6 And there are different modes of working, but it is the same God working them all in everyone" 

1 Corinth 12:4-6

If we seek to serve each other as unto the Lord, we are serving as He taught us.

"Remember that whoever does good work, whether he be a slave or a free man, will be rewarded by the Lord" Ephesians 6:8

Do you love fun?

Think of fun ways to serve. Serve by gathering others and sparking them toserve. Host a party to raise money for the poor, make hygiene packs for the homeless, or school packs for kids.

Do you like a challenge? Think of challenges to help others. Challenge friends or family to raise money for a charitable cause.

Challenge others to collect food or clothes for a local homeless shelter.  

Do you like facts and figures? Volunteer to assist in raising money for a charity, perhaps offer to assist with their financial management. Research organizations that represent charitable needs you agree with and discover ways you can use your gifts to best help them.

Do you come to life when you are giving to others? Seek volunteer opportunities with a charity you believe in. Offer to aid a family in need by babysitting, cooking, or pulling weeds.  

"Whatever work you do, put yourself into it, as those who are serving not merely other people, but the Lord. Remember that as your reward, you will receive the inheritance from the Lord. You are slaving for the Lord, for the Messiah" Colossians 3:23-24

How do you serve the Lord and others?

Being Humble

YHWH (God) calls us to be humble many times throughout his word. 

2 Chron 7:14 "then, if my people, who bear my name, will humble themselves, pray, seek my face and turn from their evil ways, I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin and heal their land"

What does it mean to be humble?  Dictionaryreference.com says"not proud, not arrogant;  modest." Merriam-Webster states, "not proud or haughty; not arrogant or assertive." But is this really what God is saying.  Let's ask Him. 

We know He listens and encourages the humble. 

Psalm 10:17 "Adonai, you have heard what the humble want; you encourage them and listen to them"

We also know wisdom comes with humility, but pride goes with disgrace. 

Proverbs 11:2-3 "First comes pride, then disgrace; but with the humble is wisdom. The integrity of the upright guides them, but the duplicity of the treacherous destroys them"

Yeshua (Jesus) says himself, we must be humble like a child. 

Matthew 18:4 "So the greatest in the Kingdom is who ever makes himself as humble as this child."

This is humility according to YHWH.  Integrity, Belief, Serving others- this is being humble. Yeshua (Jesus), himself, demonstrated this as he humbled himself for us, even to the cross

Matthew 11:29 "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls" 

We are therefore instructed to always be humble-not once in awhile, but ALWAYS. 

Ephesians 4:2 "Always be humble, gentle and patient, bearing with one another in love,"

A martial arts instructor once told me, "you need to be humble enough to learn from the youngest to the oldest."  Wisdom is available at all ages. We simply must learn to love and care for others, truly humble.

How do you define humility? 

True Success

I was challenged recently to think about how I define success.  Is success an increase in financial gain?  Is it a new or better job?  Is it a degree?  Is it the latest or best available?  What is your definition?

Is success your achievement?

Or.....

Is success perhaps more than you? What if true success really isn't about you, or me in my case?  Could success possibly be more about others?  If we are able to help someone else achieve their dreams, improve their finances, pay off debt, go to school, fulfill a lifelong wish- this is the measure of true success!  When we reach beyond ourselves to help a poor family gain a home, a financially strapped family pay off debt, a struggling friend gain financial independence- this is the success beyond all measure.  Success of caring for our fellow human beings.  

Blessings💜💜💜