Neighbors In Need
But Jesus called them over and said, “You know that those who rule the Gentiles show off their authority over them and their high-ranking officials order them around. But that’s not the way it will be with you. Whoever wants to be great among you will be your servant. Whoever wants to be first among you will be your slave just as the Human One didn’t come to be served but rather to serve and to give his life to liberate many people.” Matthew 20:25-28 (Common English Bible)
Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do. - Ephesians 6:7-8 (NIV)
God, grant me an opportunity to help someone today,” I prayed. It didn’t take long to receive an answer. We each have opportunities to serve others every day. When we pray for God to direct our steps and open our eyes to ways to serve, our Creator is delighted to answer our requests. We can help an elderly person with their groceries or take the time to talk to a lonely friend on the phone. Regardless of how we love others, we can experience a sense of delight when we serve others and glorify God.
Thought for the Day: God will grant me an opportunity to help someone today.
Today’s Prayer: Heavenly Father, open our hearts to see opportunities to serve others and learn what it means to love like you today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Wheeler, Jodi. “Neighbors In Need.” The Upper Room, The Upper Room, 4 Oct. 2022, https://www.upperroom.org/
