Service And Witness
We do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord,
and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake.
2 Corinthians 4:5
While serving as a maid in London, England, in the early part of the 20th century, Gladys Aylward had dreams. Her goal was to be a missionary to China. Having been rejected by a Christian missionary organisation as “unqualified,” Gladys decided to go there on her own. At the age of 28, she used her savings to purchase a one-way ticket to Yangcheng, a remote village in China. There she established an inn for trade caravans where she shared Bible stories. Gladys served in other villages as well and became known as Ai-weh-deh, Chinese for “virtuous one.”
The apostle Paul also spread the Gospel to distant regions of the world. He extended himself as a servant to meet the needs of others (2 Cor. 11:16-29). He wrote this about serving: “We do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake” (4:5).
Not all of us are called to endure hardship to spread the gospel in distant lands. But each of us is responsible as a servant of God to share Christ with people in our sphere of influence. It’s our privilege to help our neighbours, friends, and relatives. Ask God for openings to serve and to talk about Jesus who gave Himself for us.
Bible Reading
2 Corinthians 4:1-12.
Prayer
Help me my Lord God, to find ways to serve and witness for You. In the name of You Son I pray. Amen
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