'Serving Christ acceptably

Serving Christ acceptably

The bird praises God by singing.

The flower pays its tribute to God in fragrant incense as its censer swings in the breeze.

The tree shakes down precious fruit from its bending boughs.

The stars pour out their silver beams to gladden the earth.

The clouds give their blessing in gentle rain.

Yet all with equal faithfulness, fulfill their particular mission.

It is just so among Christ's redeemed servants:

one serves by incessant toil in the home, caring for a large family;

another, by silent example as a sufferer, patient and uncomplaining;

another, with the pen, sending forth words that inspire, help, cheer, and bless;

another, by the living voice, whose eloquence moves men, and inspires impulses to purer, holier living;

another, by the ministry of sweet song;

another, by sitting in quiet peace at Jesus' feet, drinking in His spirit, and then shining as a gentle and silent light, or pouring out the fragrance of love like a lowly and unconscious flower!

Yet each and all of these may be serving Christ acceptably , hearing at the close of each day the whispered word, "Well done, good and faithful servant!"

"Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms." 1 Peter 4:10

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