Christian Service

Romans 12:4-8 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the
others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others,
let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently;
if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

There are many ways that a Christian can be of service to the body of Christ.  It is amazing to consider all of the things that are required to send a missionary to an overseas mission field.  For example, a missionary needs education which required many school teachers and spiritual teachers over a period of 15-18 years.  Financial support is required which means that contribution is required from people.  These people had to perform work to earn the money before they could make a contribution.  The missionary would need clothes, shoes, transportation, food, books, etc.  In short, it takes nothing less than a developed economy to place a missionary on a mission field.  Perhaps that is why Paul said…. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, ²⁴since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving (Colossians 3:23-24).  There is no shortage of tasks for a person to perform for the Lord.  A person should not consider what they cannot do but rather consider all the things they can do to serve Jesus Christ.  The next step is to do it.