Romans 12:9-16
Brothers and sisters:
Let love be sincere;
hate what is evil,
hold on to what is good;
love one another with mutual affection;
anticipate one another in showing honor.
Do not grow slack in zeal,
be fervent in spirit,
serve the Lord.
Rejoice in hope,
endure in affliction,
persevere in prayer.
Contribute to the needs of the holy ones,
exercise hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you,
bless and do not curse them.
Rejoice with those who rejoice,
weep with those who weep.
Have the same regard for one another;
do not be haughty but associate with the lowly;
do not be wise in your own estimation.
Let love be sincere;
hate what is evil,
hold on to what is good;
love one another with mutual affection;
anticipate one another in showing honor.
Do not grow slack in zeal,
be fervent in spirit,
serve the Lord.
Rejoice in hope,
endure in affliction,
persevere in prayer.
Contribute to the needs of the holy ones,
exercise hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you,
bless and do not curse them.
Rejoice with those who rejoice,
weep with those who weep.
Have the same regard for one another;
do not be haughty but associate with the lowly;
do not be wise in your own estimation.
Serve the Lord
How can we serve the Lord?
We are but earthen vessels that hold the greatest power ever to exist. That power is Love, because God is love.
How can we serve the Lord?
This vessel must be broken to release its content, because the in us selfishness has sealed it shut.
How can we serve the Lord?
Today we should break the vessel and pour out its content for the benefit of those around us. Showering love to all who come near.
How shall we serve the Lord?
Today we will serve Him be dying to self and offering the love He has given to us to all people we encounter.
And tomorrow we start with a new filled vessel to break.