What Can You Do for God?

0:00Here's today's in-touch devotion. Today's scripture reading is Matthew, chapter 6, verses 20 and 21. Jesus said, but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in our steel. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. What does it mean to serve God? Many of us have a distorted idea of service to the point that we overlook opportunities in front of us. For example, we might think joining the mission field or preaching a sermon is the only way to have a real impact. Those things are important, but the truth is, serving the Lord usually involves what's happening in our life on a daily basis. Don't underestimate what God is doing in your seemingly ordinary day. Whether that involves volunteering in your community,

1:00loving a new neighbor, caring for someone in need or offering a listening compassionate ear. You may not think these are important work, but they most certainly are. What you say to people, how you treat others and the way you handle adversity are like stored up treasures. God uses these things to reveal himself to the world. When you live righteously, love those around you and demonstrate kindness, compassion, and gentleness, you are bearing witness for Him. How is God serving His purpose through you? Before starting your day, say this prayer, Lord, I choose your way. Accomplish your will in me, whatever that takes. When you do, things will happen in your life that you never expect it. God will bless you beyond all measure. Amen. Amen.