The Upper Room Devotional 9th October 2024 || Serving Others
Read and Study Today’s The Upper Room Daily Devotional for October 9, 2024 Message. God bless you as you study today! Please share with your friends and loved ones.
Topic: Serving Others
Elizabeth Erlandson (Nebraska, USA)
Today’s Reading
1 John 3:16-24
Thought for the Day
God’s generosity inspires me to serve others.
The Upper Room Devotional 9th October 2024 Message
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. – 1 John 3:18 (NIV)
On Saturday mornings, I help sort, pack, and distribute food to people in need in our community. Grocery stores, bakeries, restaurants, and residential facilities set aside food that volunteers pick up daily and deliver to 19 distribution sites throughout the city. Through this program, hungry people in our town can receive nourishing food with no questions asked. Volunteers are allowed to take a food box for their own families or a neighbor.
Earlier this year my husband had major surgery, and I stopped volunteering so I could care for him. I knew I would miss seeing my friends weekly, but I would also miss the box of food, which was a big help to us living on a fixed income. However, I was surprised and grateful when Jane, another volunteer, brought us a box of groceries every week while my husband was recovering. Her kindness made me realize how important this program really is.
Life isn’t easy for any of us, but we all can ease another person’s burden. Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that “we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.” God gives us the privilege of serving one another with whatever skills we have. Each day provides opportunities to invest our time and talent in other people’s lives and show Christ’s love.
Today’s Prayer
Dear God, open our eyes to see opportunities to serve others. Thank you for giving us willing hearts. Amen.
Prayer Focus
Community volunteers
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