January 7 – Devotional

Scripture Reading: John 13:1-20

Key Verse: After he [Jesus] washed the disciples’ feet, he put on his robes and returned to his place at the table. He said to them, “Do you know what I’ve done for you? You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and you speak correctly, because I am. If I, your Lord and teacher, have washed your feet, you too must wash each other’s feet. I have given you an example: Just as I have done, you also must do.” – John 13:12-15, CEB

The fourth component of the membership vow is to support the church with our service. Why do we serve, and what does it mean to serve? The answer is quite simple. We serve because Jesus served and told His disciples to do the same. Christian service is when we choose to put our faith into action and act as Jesus’ hands and feet in the world today. The options are endless! Many opportunities for service are found in the church: be a greeter or an usher, teach a Sunday School class, volunteer with the children and youth ministries, participate in one of the church’s outreach opportunities, or go on a mission trip. How are you called to serve?

Pray:

• How does the church model servant leadership? How do you?
• What slice of the Kingdom work in our city is God calling First Houston United Methodist Church to fill? How are we as a church called to serve?
• How could First Houston United Methodist Church impact the City of Houston and the world if each member served in or through the church for just one hour a week or four hours a month? Are you
  willing to make that commitment?

Listen: With open eyes, ears, and heart, listen for God to speak to you now and throughout the day.

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