So what is Wired for Service all about anyways? Well, it’s simple. I believe that as followers of Jesus Christ, we are all wired for service. God has equipped each of us with gifts and talents to be used in service to His glory.
In John 13, Jesus does something that sets an example for us to follow. At the last supper, He tied a towel around Himself, poured water into a basin, and washed his disciples’ feet. I’m sure they were quite uneasy with this at first. They knew He was the Christ. How could Jesus lower Himself to washing their feet?
But it was more than just an act; more than just cleaning the dust off the disciples’ feet. Jesus said to them in verses 12-15, “Do you know what I have done for you? You call Me Teacher and Lord. This is well said, for I am. So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example that you also should do just as I have done for you.”
He doesn’t say, “If you enjoy serving, you should maybe try it sometime, but only if it makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside.” No! He says, “I have given you an example that you also should do just as I have done for you.”
So, what does that mean for you and me? Well, if the Son of God humbled Himself in service to others, we ought to do the same. Should you get a towel and start washing feet? Not necessarily.
You see, God not only expects us to serve, but He has uniquely gifted each of us to do so. Romans 12: 6-8 says, “In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.”
In other words, He has given us gifts and talents to use, and we should be using them.
My gifts and talents fall within the realm of Media Ministry. And so that’s what I’ll be blogging about.
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