" SERVICE "

" SERVICE: " A valuable Action, Deed, or effort performed to satisfy a Need or to fulfill a demand. When I think of someone with a Servant's heart I think of Rebekah. Now Rebekah's Servant spirit was clearly demonstrated as she willingly and quickly drew water for Eliezer and his camels. The pots used for carrying water were large and heavy. It took a lot of water to satisfy a thirsty camel - up to 25 gallons per camel after a weeks travel. Seeing Rebekah go to work, Eliezer knew this was a woman with a heart for doing far more than the bare minimum. Do you have a Servant Spirit? When asked to help or when you see a need go beyond the minimum. Avoid excuses when God calls you to serve. Do you remember in the Book Of Judges in chapter 6 verse 14 - 16 " I Will Be With You, " God told Gideon, and God promised to give him the strength he needed to overcome the opposition. In spite of this clear promise for strength, Gideon made excuses seeing only his limitations and weaknesses, he failed to see how God could work through him. Like Gideon, we are called to serve God in specific ways. Although God promises us the tools and strength we need, we often make excuses. But reminding God of our limitations only implies that he does not know all about us or that he has made a mistake in evaluating our character. Don't spend time making excuses. Instead spend it doing what God wants. Until Next Time... Jim,