Serve One Another

Every believer is called to serve, not simply to be served. First Peter 4:7-11 makes clear that the priesthood of all believers is not just a privilege but a responsibility. The Holy Spirit has given every Christian a spiritual gift, and that gift is meant to be used for the good of others. Research shows that only about 30% of believers actually serve in their church or community, leaving a significant gap between what God calls us to and how we actually live. Rather than waiting to perfectly identify a spiritual gift, the better path is simply to find a need and meet it. Jesus modeled this at the Last Supper when He took a towel and washed His disciples' feet without hesitation. When we serve, we do so with the strength God supplies, and He alone receives the glory. That is the heart of what it means to follow Christ.