Title: What's the Motive for your Service?

"With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Ephesians 6:7"

Devotion : People have various intentions or motives when rendering service; their intent may be ulterior, evil, good, etc. I've noticed that many people offer suggestions to politicians with hidden agendas. Some individuals propose public projects that appear to benefit the community, but their true intention is to secure contracts for personal gain. Once they receive the contract, they demand partial payment upfront and disappear with the money without completing the project. This deceitful practice undermines trust in government and harms the community. As children of God we should never be involved in this type of behaviour and we must condemn it wherever it occurs. 

 The only motive permitted by believers in Christ Jesus, however, is to serve people with good intent; serve others as unto the Lord.

 Wherever you find yourself, be it at the office, on board a vehicle or aircraft, in the community, or at home, serve as though you are serving the Lord. The reward for our service comes from the Lord, and as we serve with good intent, He will bless us here on Earth as well as in heaven.

 However, if we serve as unto men, seeking favor from them, we will be disappointed in the end because men have no eternal reward for us. 

Dear beloved, what motive do you have for the service you are rendering? Share your comments here and this devotional to your contacts. 

  Your suggestions, questions and concerns are welcomed at gbemide09@gmail.com. Thanks and God bless you. Hallelujah.

 Dr Joel Olanrewaju.