Christian Service: blog 2

In the words of Aaron Chambers, author of the Christian novel 'Eats With Sinners,' he says, "I never go anywhere just to do what I came there to do." By this statement he is telling his readers that when he goes somewhere, for example the store, his mind is set on more then just going to the store. Instead, his mind is focused on the lost people around him. This, I think, is something we should always be aware of when we are living our lives. You see, Christian service does not necessarily excuse what we do on a regular basis or how we act around the people that we encounter outside of our familiar group of 'church goers.' It means also being a servant when no one expects it of you; being a servant even if you are in a hurry or not feeling 'as good as usual.'

Colossians 4:5-6 reads, "Be wise in the way you act towards outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."

With this verse from Scripture, Paul reminds us of this same fact about living "Christian service" as we witness to those that are lost around us. We should always be prepared to express freely the faith that we have to anyone that asks us, and at all times we should be aware of how we act around those we come in contact with. We have already discussed that Christian service should be more then just a project to help the homeless from time to time, but it should also be the continuous expression of our servitude to others no matter the consequences or rejection you may face. God calls us to make the most of every opportunity, so why not follow His Word and reach out with humble hearts and a servant's attitude?