Is your
lamp always burning and are you always dressed ready for service? God may call
you for a task on a moment’s notice.
May’s Awakening, Day 26
Always keep your eyes open for the
little task, because it is the little task that is important to Jesus Christ.
The future of the kingdom of God does not depend on the enthusiasm of this or
that powerful person; those great ones are necessary too, but it is equally
necessary to have a great number of little people who will do a little thing in
the service of Christ.
—Albert Schweitzer
Christ
has no body now on earth but yours;
yours
are the only hands with which he can do his work,
yours
are the only feet with which he can go about the world,
yours
are the only eyes through which his compassion
can
shine forth upon a troubled world.
Christ
has no body now on earth but yours.
—Teresa of Avila
“Be
dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, Luke 12:35
NIV
And
if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my
disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.” Matthew
10:42 NIV
“Then
the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you,
or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and
invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or
in prison and go to visit you?’ “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you,
whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine,
you did for me.’ Matthew 25:37–40 NIV
Significant service unto God can be
simple. Many little things, done repeatedly, soon become great things. Do not
just ascribe value to what the world sees as significant. Grandiose service is
always wonderful, but equally important are all the little things done that
make a positive difference in the daily lives of others. A thank you and kind
word can go a long way in making a brighter day for those we come into contact
with. Be available and be always ready to do whatever you can and whatever the
Lord asks of you in any given situation—that’s dressed ready for service!
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