Whatever, Lord

Whatever our position or status in life we are called to share God's love in acts of service to all people. "Love your neighbor as yourself" is a command that reaches out to everyone. Paul, in Galatians 6:10, exhorts His readers, "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers." Jesus Himself said, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me" (Matthew 25:40).

The Good Samaritan showed us how to "do good to all people" when he came across the beaten traveler on the Jericho Road.  He not only gave his money, but, more importantly, he freely invested himself into the well-being of the injured man.  Following the lead of his servant heart, he put aside his own agenda in order to provide for a greater need.  When the time comes, we, too, will need to "get off our donkeys and do something." Helping may mean more than calling "911".  We may need to get involved, get our hands dirty, and go the extra mile. God may want us to be willing to move out of the limelight into the shadows and suffer some inconvenience in order to be somebody's servant. He may request that we help others in work that seems menial, tiresome, dirty, and ill-timed.  Willingness to serve God means that we are prepared to do the small things or the large things—it makes no difference.  Whenever any opportunity to serve presents itself we need to be ready.