As human beings, we are hard-wired for relationships. We crave connection and purpose, and one of the most meaningful relationships we can have been with Jesus Christ. Serving Jesus not only provides us with a sense of purpose, but it also brings us joy.

In John 15:5, Jesus says, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” This verse reminds us that our relationship with Jesus is essential to our ability to bear fruit in our lives. When we serve Jesus, we are fulfilling our purpose as branches connected to the vine.

There are countless ways to serve Jesus. It could be as simple as volunteering at a local charity, participating in a mission trip, or sharing the gospel with someone who has never heard it before. When we serve Jesus, we are actively participating in His work and His mission in the world.

In Matthew 25:40, Jesus says, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” This verse reminds us that when we serve others, we are also serving Jesus. It is through our acts of service that we can experience the joy of being a part of something bigger than ourselves.

Serving Jesus is not always easy. There may be times when we are called to do things that are uncomfortable or challenging. However, when we serve Jesus, we are not doing it for our own glory or recognition. We are doing it to bring glory to God and to further His kingdom.

In Philippians 2:5-7, we read, “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.” This verse reminds us that Jesus came to serve, not to be served. As His followers, we are called to have the same mindset.

The joy of serving Jesus comes from knowing that we are fulfilling our purpose and making a difference in the world. When we serve Jesus, we are participating in His mission to bring love and hope to a broken world. It is through our acts of service that we can experience the joy of being a part of something bigger than ourselves.

In conclusion,

serving Jesus is not only a responsibility, but it is also a privilege. It brings us joy and purpose, and it allows us to participate in something that has eternal significance. As we continue to serve Jesus, let us remember the words of Colossians 3:23-24, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”