Last Monday Deborah talked Sunday’s laity service. One of the scriptures referenced that day was from Matt 20:27-28; “and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”” Serving is always a humbling act of worship. Depending on the type of service it might be seen or unseen. I was blessed to be one of the speakers. Each of us talked about how often we get more out of serving than the participants through our preparation and devotion.

Last Thursday I had the blessing of delivering Back Pack Buddy meals to Kensington Elementary. This is a ministry that Herbert Church and many other local churches provides to our schools for our children in need. Each child gets two meals a week to take home. There are many people who donate money, provide food, pack bags, and deliver. I had planned to be at the school before the parents arrived to drop off their children. I wanted to be first. Well my morning got away from me and I ended up in the middle of a busy drop off carpool lane. By the time I dropped off the bags, parked my car, walked the bags inside, I was last. As I was leaving the school I was blessed with this beautiful sky. Had I been first, I would have missed this. God always amazes me in the different ways he offers a blessing. Often we are too busy to stop and take notice.

On this Spiritual Sunday, I encourage us all to ask God how He wants you us to serve. Take time to listen to God. Also let’s pray about how we will respond when asked to serve. Remember that serving is a way we can worship God, humbly serve others, and receive a blessing. I also encourage us all to be intentional and open to the blessings God offers.