I read yesterday, "Paul's idea of service is the same as our Lord's: 'I am among you as He that serveth'.... So long as there is a human being who does not know Jesus Christ, I am his debtor to serve him until he does. The mainspring of Paul's service is not love for men, but love for Jesus Christ. If we are devoted to the cause of humanity, we shall soon be crushed and broken-hearted, for we shall often meet with more ingratitude from men than we would from a dog; but if our motive is love to God, no ingratitude can hinder us from serving our fellow men." (Chambers)
How often do we despair in service simply because we look for the praise of men? Are we too quick to forget that it is not earthly things we hope for, but the reward that is Above? I have heard the sentiment from this generation that it is not worth doing the little things if they will not get noticed; that it is not necessary to go the extra mile if nobody will ever see it. Perhaps that is the reason for discouragement. The secret to determined, selfless service lies in the realization of how our Lord has dealt with us. "When we realize that Jesus Christ has served us to the end of our meanness, our selfishness, and sin, nothing that we meet with from others can exhaust our determination to serve men for His sake."
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