Disciples intentionally immerse themselves as servant-disciples in the names of Jesus... in the church family
What is a servant disciple? A disciple is a follower – and in the Christian faith almost always means a follower of Jesus. A servant-disciple follows Jesus in name and action. Jesus said that he came “not to be served but to serve” (Mark 10:45). As servant-disciples, regardless of the environment we find ourselves in, we look for opportunities to be of help and service to others.
Your Biblical Identify in Christ
• In Christ, we are part of a family of believers and look to do good to all people, especially our brothers and sisters. We are disciples of Jesus serving in work that glorifies the Father.”
Galatians 6:1-10
Doing Good to All
1 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3 If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. 4 Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, 5 for each one should carry their own load. 6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.
7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
Pondering Point
When we as disciples tire of doing good (which happens to many of us), the Apostle Paul encourages us to look at the bigger picture, to remember who we are and why we do what we do. Keep your perspective. Filling sandbags can be a tedious job to do, but saving a house with filled sandbags can be a motivating dynamic. Don’t lose sight of the fact that God is using your life to build His kingdom and bless His people. Say (aloud even), “I am a disciple of Jesus serving in work that glorifies the Father.”
Prayer
Father God, keep my perspective oriented around You. With this mindset, I can better serve my brothers and sisters in Christ. In Jesus I pray. Amen.