Paster Matt Tyson New Series you are the church devoted Part 2

 

 Our Takeaway: Pouring Ourselves Out in Devoted Service

Pastor Matt Tyson's message tonight on "Devoted Service" from Acts 6:1-7 leaves us with a powerful and practical call: we are to pour ourselves out in service to others. Just as the seven men, filled with the Spirit and wisdom, dedicated themselves to serving the needs of the Greek widows, we too are called to actively meet the needs within our church and community.

This isn't always easy. We will encounter individuals who may "push our buttons," who may be difficult to love. But in those moments, we are called to a radical act of devotion: forgiveness, just as Christ forgave those who crucified Him.

As we serve, we can take comfort in the truth that God sees what we are going through and desires to help us. Just as He moved the early church to care for the overlooked widows, He is present in our struggles and wants to work in us and through us.

Therefore, let us make it our priority to serve others in love, reflecting the selfless example of Jesus Christ, who "did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many" (Matthew 20:28). Let us be reminded of the call to "serve one another humbly in love" (Galatians 5:13), "being kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you" (Ephesians 4:32). For as we cast "all our anxiety on him because he cares for you" (1 Peter 5:7), may we be empowered to pour ourselves out in devoted service, trusting that our labor in the Lord is never in vain and that a reward awaits those who faithfully serve King Jesus.

A Concluding Prayer:

Heavenly Father, we thank you for the powerful lesson in Acts 6 about devoted service. We pray for hearts that are willing to pour themselves out for others in love, following the example of your Son, Jesus. Lord, give us eyes to see the needs around us, both within our church and in our community, and grant us the wisdom and strength to serve with humility and grace. When we encounter those who are difficult to love or who may hurt us, help us to extend the same forgiveness that you so freely offer us in Christ. Remind us that you see our struggles and desire to help us, just as you provided for the early church. May our service be a genuine reflection of your love, bringing unity and growth to your body and glory to your name. Amen.

in case you missed part 1 of this series here's the link to that post