MAY 20

Romans 12:4-8
Memorise Romans 12:6
“Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?”

As a teen, you may sometimes think that service is only for those who are older or more mature. Yet, as we have learnt over the past couple of days, service is for every single Christian! 

As today’s passage teaches us, what differs between Christians is not whether or not we are given gifts to be used in God’s service, but rather what these gifts are. The gifts that each of us have differ “according to the grace that is given to us”. This means that, whatever gifts we have been given, this is all by the grace of God. Hence, if you think that you have many different gifts, don’t be proud! It is only through the grace of God that He has given you these gifts, that you may use them to serve Him for His glory. And if you think that you have no talents at all, don’t think that way! Every believer has been given at least one gift, again by the grace and sovereignty of God, that you may be able to serve Him in your own small way.

Where, then, should you serve God? First and foremost, you can serve by being the best child you can be to your parents, the best sibling to your brothers and sisters, and the best student you can be in school. Honour your father and mother, be loving and kind to your siblings, and study hard so that you can glorify God through your testimony in school.

In church, there are countless ministries and areas in which you can serve. Are you good with children? The Sunday School ministry may be for you. Are you passionate about books? You can help out in the bookroom and the church library. Do you have a burden for souls or people in need? The tracting and visitation ministries always welcome more to join. Can you communicate well with old folks? Volunteer to help out in the Golden Years Fellowship, and join the teens for the monthly visits to the Old Folks home! The list goes on – what you have to do, then, is to pray about it, ask God to show you where your gifts lie and where He wants you to serve. Work on improving these gifts, and find out where you can be of use to God!

Thought: What gifts have God given to me?
Prayer: Lord, show me where I can serve Thee!