Salvation and Service

“For we are God’s workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good works.” - Ephesians 2:10

A first-grade teacher asked her class the question: “What do you do to help at home?” One by one the answers came back. One little girl said, “I dry the dishes.” One little boy said, “I feed the dog.” Another child said, “I sweep the floor.” Everybody gave an answer except one little boy sitting in the back. He didn’t say a word. The teacher looked at him and said, “Billy, what do you do to help out at home?” He answered, “I stay out of the way.”

In the Kingdom of God, no one is supposed to “stay out of the way.” We were all created for service according to Ephesians 2:10. Everything created by God was created for a purpose. Birds were created to sing, bees were created to give honey, cows were created to give milk, fish were created to swim, and you were created for ministry. God designed you to make a difference. God made you the way you are so you can do what He wants you to do. You are unique because you have a unique ministry to fulfill and a unique service to perform.

Not only are we created for service but we are also called to service. The call to salvation brings with it a call to serve Christ. Not every Christian is called to full-time ministry as a career but every Christian is called to minister full time. Romans 7:4 says, “Now you belong to Him…in order that we might be useful in the service of God.” Think about this…why doesn’t God take us to heaven the moment we are saved? There can only be one explanation. It is because salvation involves more than just going to heaven. God has a ministry for each of us to do while we are alive on this earth.

Do you see the purpose of your salvation as ministry to others? God wants you to share the grace He has given you with others today.

Father, open my eyes to the opportunities around me to serve others today. Help me to show them Your goodness and grace. In Jesus’ name, amen.