Jesus was no respecter of persons. He served anyone who was willing to come to Him. From the Pharisee who visited Jesus late in the night, to the children who came to be ministered to, to the Samaritan woman at the well, to the lepers who were outcasts of the city... they all received Christ's best service. They all went away praising God.
Jesus didn't just keep His best for the disciples. He didn't hoard up miracles just for His close friends Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. He didn't do a little for some and more for another. Jesus gave His best and His all every time He ministered.
That got me to thinking about how I serve. I know I sometimes reserve my best for people I like or esteem. At times I can turn my head away from serving someone who I may not care to interact with. I give myself excuses or justifications to cut back or leave off in my service.
Yet, if I am going to call myself a Christian, I have to follow the example of my Lord and Savior. I have to serve with a willing heart at all times. I have to die to myself and remember the impact my service will make for the Kingdom of God. It's not about me or how I may feel. It's about Jesus and how a soul can be ministered to with everlasting results.
How do you serve? Do you follow Jesus' example? Do you willingly serve everyone who comes across your path?
Today, make sure your service reflects Jesus' love.
Verse of the Day: And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick. Matthew 14:14
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