Scripture: 1st Peter 4:10
Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.
Thought for the Day: In his book, Yes, Lord, I have Sinned, but I Have Several Excellent Excuses, James Moore talks about the stagecoach of the wild west. He says there were three kinds of tickets: First, Second and Third. A First Class ticket meant you always remained seated no matter the situation or problem. A Second Class ticket meant you had a seat, but if there was any problem, you had to get up and wait outside the stagecoach while it was fixed. A Third Class ticket meant you probably had to ride on the outside, and if there was a problem, you had to push. Moore thinks we have too many church members who think they have First Class tickets, but the Jesus-life showed us the humble actions of one who was ready to push if necessary.
Prayer: As Jesus served humanity to the point of death, O Lord, encourage me to serve my neighbor even when I might have to break a sweat. Amen.
TOMORROW’S SERMON
