By Carl Waters
Service
You give from your heart in service to all
The same love you have for large or small
Walk with the poor and lonely in service too
Out of your heart the gifts you give will have to do
The work needed for salvation of the lost ones here
On Earth your service is given without fear
The nature of those in service to Me are adorned with joy
A joy from the inner spirit whether you are girl or boy
The same love you share with one another here tonight
Will set the darkest demons to leave and take flight
Put your service to Me first in your daily walk
Take the time to listen to one in need, not just talk
What you hear will be the yearnings and desires of their heart
Keep in confidence the trust they share, do not let it depart
The service you share with another makes you a pair
Together you can walk and help many out of despair
(Mat 26:10 NRSV)Â But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, Why do you trouble the woman? She has performed a good service for me.
(1 Cor 12:5 NIV)Â There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.
(Eph 4:11 NIV) It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up
(Eph 6:7 NRSV)Â Render service with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not to men and women,
(1 Tim 1:12 NIV)Â I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service.
(Heb 1:14 NRSV)Â Are not all angels spirits in the divine service, sent to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?
(Rev 2:19 NRSV) I know your works — your love, faith, service, and patient endurance. I know that your last works are greater than the first.
