SEE AND SEIZE

Have you thanked Him?

Have you praised Him?

Have you made it your priority to agree and cooperate with Him today?

Have you taken that deep breath and listened for what He has for you today?

1 Timothy 2:1 (The Message)

^1-3The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know.

Philippians 2:4 -5

Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

GOOD passage to start a week don’t you think?  Here at my little home church it is REACH week. (Reaching Everyone as Christ’s Hands)  It is a week dedicated to “seeking opportunities” to serve others in our community in love and with the heart and attitude of Christ.  Already a “Walk for Life” was enjoyed, some time with our Special Olympians shared and the homeless are being served with food and fellowship.  The rest of the week is chocked full of other chances to serve. 

Taking an interest in others given our “me first”, "egocentric, “selfie” obsessed culture can be tricky; even tough.  “Looking out for number one” has become the mantra of many.  Yet as Christians we are called to serve. Jesus was the epitome of SERVANT leader.

Matthew 20:28

…the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve

Therefore if we are to embrace this instruction of Paul and this example of Jesus we too must have a heart to SERVE rather than be SERVED.  And guest what? 

There are wonderful benefits to serving one another.  

There are!

Freedom for one! 

Galatians 5:14

…serve one another in love; that’s how freedom grows. For everything we know about God’s Word is summed up in a single sentence: Love others as you love yourself. That’s an act of true freedom

And who couldn’t use a little more of that in their day and life?

So as you embark on this day, this week, pause and look around.  Is there a neighbor who could use some help with the lawn?

Maybe there is someone whose car is broken down and could benefit from a once over under the hood or at least a ride to the store.  Maybe it is something as simple as a quick text to someone you know has been dealing with “some stuff”.

Serving and taking an interest in others need neither be “elaborate or highly organized”.  Opportunities to serve are all around us today.  It is our job to "see" the opportunities and then “seize” the opportunities.

You will be blessed!

Matthew 10:42

…even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.

“…The best cure for weariness is the challenge of helping someone who is even more tired. One of the great ironies of life is this: He or she who serves almost always benefits more than he or she who is served.”  ― Gordon B. Hinckley

See and seize your opportunity today!

I love you all!

HAVE A BLESSED Day!

Freedom Church

 

Pastor GDelaney