And next to them the Tekoites repaired, but their nobles would not stoop to serve their Lord.
Nehemiah 3:5 (ESV)
Lord Jesus, help me to keep mindful of who I truly am in You that I might not ever think of myself “too big” to do the little things necessary to serve You.
Lord, there is nothing in this world that is too demeaning for me not to roll up my sleeves, put my hands to the plow, and get at it. I confess that sometimes thoughts will run through my mind about this not being something that I should have to do. However, You said what I have done to or for the least of these I have done for You. In the end, it is all about serving and pleasing You. When it’s all said and done I count myself amongst the least of them! Who am I to refuse to “stoop” to serve?
Master, my spirit of service is fueled by my appreciation for what You have done for me, both directly and through the hands of others, who have “stooped” to aide me. Where would I be if those individuals who were above me had not taken the time to pour into me? What would my life look like had You not shown me favor in my moments of need? How would I have made it had You not sent someone to rebuild in my life what mistakes, bad decisions and sin tore down and left in shambles? When I was truly in a desperate state You swooped in with Your servants and rebuilt the walls of my life, brick by brick, making me whole. In gratitude I want to do the same for somebody else!
Use me, Lord, to be that ray of hope, reminder of Your care in the life of someone. Let my humble service be for them sunshine in the midst of a dreary day. But most of all, let my pouring of my life into the lives of those around me reflect the pouring of Your life into my life, that they might not see me but see You are work in me to Your glory. Amen.