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FOR SERVANTS ONLY #8: A Heavenly Exercise

3/11/2023

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When we serve others with a godly spirit, we are setting an example in spiritual leadership. Maybe you teach a Bible class or vacuum the carpet in the foyer. Maybe you drive someone to church or hold the door open for the one coming in behind you.
These are all examples of what Christ would do. In fact, if we are filled with Him when we serve, we are like little Christs, like tiny lights reflecting the grand Light of the World in a dark and needy land.
When Jesus washed his disciples' feet, he was teaching them what the Father values and what is very common in heaven: Serving others! To serve with joy is to reproduce a heavenly activity here on earth. What a privilege it is to be a Christian!
(John 13:15)
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FOR SERVANTS ONLY #7: What about him?

3/4/2023

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Our peripheral vision is that wonderful God-given ability to notice our surroundings without actually moving our eyes. Because of it, we often save ourselves from serious accidents or harm.
In the spiritual realm, peripheral vision is also important. Nobody will argue with the benefits of being aware of what is happening around us, for with this knowledge we are often able to serve the Lord more wisely. The problem comes when we allow ourselves to be too distracted by things off to the side and lose focus of our primary responsibility.
On one occasion, after Peter had received some personally painful words from the Lord, he looked over and saw John. He immediately inquired as to if his friend would also have a similar future. Jesus’ response was short and blunt. He made it clear to Peter that he was not to let himself be distracted by his friend’s lot.
In the same way, when we see our fellow servants, may our only desire be to exhort and encourage them, and never to compare ourselves with them or our situation with theirs. Let’s not swerve from focusing on our main mission nor lose the good spirit that is so essential in God’s service.
(John 21:21)
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