One of the really positive ways we can fulfil God’s laws is by helping others. Paul says, ‘Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.’ (Phil 2:3-4)
Helping other people will cost us time, effort and prayer; sometimes, it will even cost us money, but the rewards are far more than the cost.
Our church could not function without the help of all the members – people who give sacrificially of their time, energies and money to help other people. Today, I want to salute you all! – those who faithfully help at youth club on Mondays, often coming from work after a busy day to deal with loud, boisterous children… those who faithfully serve others at coffee mornings, making drinks and offering a listening ear… those who prepare for Communion each week… those who set up and clear away for Parent & Toddler and make drinks for Mums who appreciate a chat and adult conversation… those who give lifts to people so they can get to church and doctor’s appointments and other places… those who prepare lessons for Sunday school… those who practise instruments to lead us in worship… those who clean the church… those who spend time in prayer and study to bring us God’s Word… those who support the different activities put on and do so cheerfully, gladly and with one desire only: to help other people.
Heb 6:10 says, ‘God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.’ As we serve others, we serve Jesus. (Matt 25:31-46)
