Did you know that when you serve other people, you’re also serving God? In fact, God says that any time you help somebody else, it’s like you’re doing it for him.
Jesus said, “Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. . . . And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward” (Matthew 10:40, 42 NIV).
Talk It Over
– What unique talents and abilities has God given you? Make a list!
– Now think about the needs in your community. What are some specific ways you could meet those needs using your God-given talents and abilities?
– Matthew 10 tells you to welcome people and to offer cold water to those who need it. What people in your community need to be welcomed? Who needs a cup of cold water (or perhaps something else, like a hot meal or a ride to a doctor appointment)?
‘We tend to make it harder
Build steeples out of stone
Fill with explanations of The Way
But if we’d stop and listen
And break a little bread
We wuld hear the Master say
Loving God, loving each other
Making music with my friends
Loving God, loving each other
And the music never ends’ – Gaither
