Serving Others the Best

Read Proverbs 15

I, too, try to please everyone in everything I do. I don't just do what is best for me; I do what is best for others so that many may be saved. 1 Corinthians 10:33 NLT

Kind words heal and help…Proverbs 15:4, The Message. Kind words are always best. Kindness is an action or characteristic that Jesus used regularly to bless those around Him. He did what was best for others—that they might believe and be saved. He healed the blind, made the lame to walk, cast out sins and a legion of demons. He did what was best for others…not always what was best for Him. He was the ultimate servant. We need to use our gifts, talents, and characteristics to serve others, too. Give of our best.  As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 1 Peter 4:10 NASB. Give of your BEST--not used or seconds. 

Are you giving your best...the best of your fruit?

Family Activity – As we strive to be efficient—competent in the use of our time and talents—we need to consider what is best for others. It is good to do things for others…but is it what they need—the best thing for them? Maybe you want to give someone some clothes, but do they need them…are they the right size and the right for this time of the year? Are you providing winter sweaters when it is 90 degrees outside? Let your children help you decide what you need to take to someone who is in need. Talk about what things the person needs. Maybe they have had a house fire or had to move away from their home due to a domestic violence issue. Now they are need some everyday items. What can you provide?

Prayer ~ Lord – We want to use our talents and resources to do what is best for others, to provide for their needs.  We hope that ultimately through kind words and actions they may be saved.

[Recycled from August 15, 2013]

Daily Bible Reading: Jeremiah 30-31

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