Serving

Recently I had a dream that I remembered when I woke up (not usually the case.) We were at a funeral in the U.S., getting ready for a meal. I wanted to wash everyone's hands with a basin and pitcher as is done in Mozambique. The first row of people came up and washed, but the next few rows refused to come. They said their hands were clean or didn't say anything but just sat.

At first I was offended, then I said, "Oh well, I can't force them to accept the service" and I gave up.

 

Interpretation? Sometimes we serve with mixed motives and pride gets in the way. We want to be the givers to the "needy." We want to be needed. We feel superior to others. At times we want to force our service on people who don't need it - their hands are already clean. I have rejected hand washing at times because I just finished washing elsewhere. It's not personal rejection - I just don't need that service right at the moment.

I need to ask God what service is needed for specific people at a particular time. Then I must guard my heart and serve with pure motives and love for the people. When my desires line up with God's it will be a good thing for everyone and show God's love.


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