Live to Serve

Albert Schweitzer has been called the greatest Christian of his time.  He had a deep respect for life and devoted his entire life to serving his fellow man.  He dedicated himself to the study of medicine, music, and theology; became a respected writer of theology and an accomplished organist.  In 1952 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and consequently used the $33,000 gift to expand a hospital in French Equatorial Africa and build a leper colony.  From his humble beginnings in a German town, this great humanitarian wrote these words: "Always keep your eyes open for the little task, because it is the little task that is important to Jesus Christ. The future of the Kingdom of God does not depend on the enthusiasm of this or that powerful person; those great ones are necessary too, but it is equally necessary to have a great number of little people who will do a little thing in the service of Christ."

There are no little people in the Kingdom of God, therefore, there are no insignificant acts of kindness or tasks of service.  "Each of you has received a gift to use to serve others. Be good servants of God's various gifts of grace." (1 Peter 4:10)  The seemingly smallest acts of ministry become mighty in the Hand of God!  Posted above the sink in Ruth Graham’s kitchen were these words, "Divine Service Conducted Here Three Times Daily."  Until we determine to do everything "as unto the Lord" (1 Corinthians 10:31), we will struggle with the urge to always do more.  When we obediently commit ourselves to "living to serve," we will serve for a living.  Don't delay -- begin today: live to serve!