Our Lenten word for March 21st is "SERVE". The Bible verse, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve…”
(Mark 10:45) comes to mind. When someone asks me, "why are we here on
this earth?", I answer simply...."to serve Him". We are instructed to
show our love for our Lord by serving others. Helping to feed and clothe
the poor. Or listening to someone who is dealing with overwhelming
problems. The list of ways to follow the Son of Man's example is
endless.
I was once taught by a very wise Pastor years ago
about the "3 T's". Time-Talent-Treasure. Perhaps you don't have a lot of
money. Do you have time to sit with a dying person in a nursing home
who has no family? Wow...what a gift of service! Perhaps you have a
talent for building things. Put it to use even if it's instruction for
the neighbor next door trying, without much success, to build a patio.
Or maybe the Lord has blessed you with the funds to make things more
comfortable for someone who lost everything in a fire.
Again,
the ways to serve HIM goes on forever...just like his love, mercy and
forgiveness. Ask Jesus to open your eyes, ears and heart to a person or
cause that needs your special assistance. Serve others and you serve
God.
Shared by
Wayne W. Wolf
St. Gabriel's RC Church
Elma, New York
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