If I serve others out of a love for them, I am apt to be disappointed by their ingratitude and selfishness, but if I serve others out of a love for Jesus, I will be continually strengthened by Him for this service. So the whole question of service begs the question: Why do I do it?
I do like to serve, so I have to continually ask that question. If it is for me so I can look good and be praised for my servanthood, then I will soon find out that flattery and praise is fleeting, and I am depending on man to give me an appraisal of my worth. If it is truly for Christ, then His "well done" is my reward.
The temptation is in evidence, even when serving, of wanting to be significant. I want to say "Hey, look at me and what I am doing", but I also know how very shallow that is.
Do I even think about motives at all or is service just a way of life? For me, it is what I feel good doing, but I need to be continually checking on the "why".
God help me to be always serving others in love for You.
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