After
that experience, I understood better the culture of the Middle East in the days
of Elijah and Elisha. The younger man would prepare the prophet’s meal, bring
water and pour it over Elijah’s hands before he ate and after. He kept his
house, did the cooking, and all of the other menial task required. Elisha truly
had a servant’s heart.
As
you learn to serve, the anointing of God will increase on your life to help
others. David became king and had a great anointing, but he first experienced
God while tending sheep. He was willing to give his life to protect his
father’s sheep.
He
watched that flock with a servant’s heart and a watchful eye. You do not hear
him complaining about having to take care of some stinking sheep. Because he
passed the test of serving with the sheep, he was able to pass the test of
Goliath when it came.
Now,
what is your flock? Is it watching a group of toddlers every Sunday morning? Is
it directing a choir, youth group, or children’s church? Are you involved in
housecleaning, door greeting, or ushering?.
Your
flock, or area of responsibility, is your “proving ground”. IF you function
well as a servant, you will be promoted.
That
brings us to a related key, which is to serve as if you were serving Jesus.
From the Word of God, can see clearly that the Bible says we are to work as if
we are working for Jesus. If you will get your eyes off your boss and strive to
please God first, then you will please your boss.
We must learn to see Jesus as
our Eternal Employer.
Your
sister in faith,
Hellen
Peralta