Archive for 'Service'

Recognizing Jesus

Mark 6: 53-56 1Kgs 8:1-7,9-13 / Psa 132 As they were leaving the boat, people immediately recognized Jesus. (Mark 6:54) For our health we thank You, Jesus, And pledge to make others aware That the power that has healed us Comes from Your love that we must share. When Jesus and His apostles had crossed [...]

A Servant’s Duty

Luke 17: 7-10 Wis 2: 23—3:9 / Psa 34 So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty. (Luke 17:10) Help me Jesus to be effective In serving You in all my days; Obedient to all Your directives, And [...]

Praying and Serving

Luke 6: 12-16 Eph 2:19-22 / Psa 19 Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. (Luke 6:12) Pray intensely with heart and mind, For God’s wisdom to guide our way; If serving Him we’re so inclined, A hundredfold will be our pay. One of those days Jesus [...]

Always Prepared to Serve

Luke 12: 39-48 Rom 6:12-18 / Psa 124 …from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. (Luke 12:48) What do we have to sacrifice For all the favors we receive? When trials come, don’t be surprised, Trust in God’s mercy and believe. (Jesus said), “But understand this: If the [...]

Who is the Greatest?

Luke 9:46-50 Zec 8:1-8 / Psa 102 Whoever is least among you, is the one who is the greatest. (Luke 9:48) The worldly lust for fame and power Forfeits a place in God’s kingdom; The humble servant God will shower With His blessings and his wisdom. An argument started among the disciples as to which [...]

God-Given Talents

Matthew 25: 14-30 1 Thess 4:9-11 / Psa 98 ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with small things; I will put you in charge of greater things. Come and share your master’s joy!’ (Matthew 25:23) The talents that God is entrusting Let us invest without delay, That we may one day [...]