Each
of you, in a way that reflects that you have been given all you are from God,
be good stewards of His abundant grace! These gifts are given so you can use
them to love others and to serve them. (1 Peter 4:10)
The
most powerful way to convey the vision God has given you to those whom you lead
is to simply live your life following that vision. Peter speaks clearly. You
should be focused on using your life, and everything else you have been given
by God, to show His love for other people. Jesus lived this truth (John 15:13),
and Paul also encouraged it (Galatians 5:13-14). Jesus clearly said, “If you want
to be a leader, your life will be about serving other people (Matthew 23:11).”
If this is true, then shouldn’t each moment of your day be a search for each of
the people whom the Lord wants you to serve?
Your
life’s aim will then be to actively work to bring hope and help to these people
whose needs you have been sent to serve. So it is – Your service is how you
live that vision you are being given by Jesus each day.
As
you walk slowly among your people, listen and look for the needs that the Holy
Spirit will reveal to you. Ask Him how He would have you to serve the person
you find. Then serve. Your gift of yourself to serve that person is how others
will be drawn to the work of the vision you pursue.
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