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Tue, 05 Oct 2010
Oct 05, 2010, 16:10
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As we continue our lessons on the Purpose-Driven Life, we turn to the next purpose that God has created each of us—to serve God and to serve others. “Serving” means helping others and meeting their needs.
Jesus taught that when we served other people, even in simple ways like giving them food when they’re hungry, water when they’re thirsty, clothes when they’re needy, or helping widows, orphans, or prisoners, we are really serving Jesus Himself. Jesus did these things when He was here on earth, and we are created to do them as well.
Our story this Sunday is about Miriam, the sister of Moses. Miriam helped her parents hide Moses from Pharoah’s edict to kill all newborn Hebrew boys, and watched over him as his basket floated in the Nile. She approached Pharoah’s daughter and offered to find a nurse for the baby. She was also especially helpful to Moses years later as he led the Hebrew slaves out of Egypt, across the Red Sea, and to Mount Sinai, where they received the ten commandments.
Miriam led a life of service as a helper to her brother, who was called by God to a special purpose. But that role as helper was God’s calling to Miriam, and it was just as important in God’s eyes as Moses’ role as leader. It doesn’t matter if the job is big or small—we just need to be available and willing to do our part.
The featured “bug” for this Sunday is the ant. You’ll want to see the video about how ants serve one another, each doing their part. It’s a great day to bring a friend.
Tom and Sydney Cook
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