“If you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.” Matthew 10:42 (NLT)
Jesus was the ultimate servant. He was a leader, but by his example he was a servant to all. He was called “friend of sinners,” because no-one was too low for him to serve, or too unworthy.
Although our SHAPE will affect our ministry, we are also caled to do things that are not in our SHAPE, that we were not shaped for. To do those things requires character, the kind of character that Jesus had. There are no good excuses here, if you want to serve, you need to serve whether it is convenient or not.
There are 6 characteristics of a real servant.
Real servants make themselves available to serve. If you are involved in your own personal pursuits all the time, then you are serving yourself, whereas a servant serves others. Remember that all things pass away, and at the end of life you can’t take anything with you so watch how you spend your time.
Real servants pay attention to needs. This requires putting the focus on others rather than focusing on yourself. Keep alert, and whenever you see a need, fill it. You are there, don’t wait for someone else to do it, you do it.
Real servants do the best with what they have. Perfection is not a requirement, just do it. Doing things masterfully is a lie of the world, you don’t have to be perfect, no of us is anyway.
Real servants do every task with equal dedication. Keep yourself focused on what you are serving in. Do it with the heart of a servant. Any task where you serve pleases God, do it like you know you are doing it for Him, because you are.
Real servants are faithful to their ministry. Be dedicated and stick to what you have said you will do. Be a person of your word, so when you make a commitment, you stick to it.
Real servants maintain a low profile. You may not be rewarded here on earth, but God promises that rewards wait for you in heaven.
So serve, serve, serve. Commit yourself to tasks that will win rewards from the father. You were made to serve others, now go ahead and start doing it. Keep your eyes open and serve wherever you can.