Serving Your Reach One
Is serving really a big deal? According to Jesus it is. In Mark 10:45, Jesus said “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Jesus showed us through His actions that serving others is important. When we truly understand what Jesus has done for us, we desperately want others to know Him and find the same joy and hope we have.
7 practical ways you can serve your Reach One today
1) Put their needs before your own (Romans 12:10)
It’s easy to forget that the ones we need to serve the most are often the ones closest to you. How would our friendships change if we started each day by asking, “How can I help you today?” then followed through on the response.
2) Send an encouraging note (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Encouragement is a gift we can give that costs us nothing. Pick a friend or family member each week and send an email, text or handwritten note letting that person know you are proud of them, that you’re praying for them, or that you’re here to help.
3) Deliver a meal (Acts 20:35)
When you make dinner, double that recipe and take it to your “reach one”. A busy mother, a sick friend, or an elderly neighbor would love a night free from worrying about what’s for dinner.
4) Watch their kids (Hebrews 13:16)
Maybe they are a young couple that could use a date night? Call them up and offer to babysit…for free!!
5) Help them shine (Philippians 2:3)
We want people to acknowledge our accomplishments and our successes, but in Philippians, Paul tells us to consider others better than ourselves. Helping others showcase their gifts and talents is an awesome way to serve someone else.
6) Listen (James 1:19)
Take time to sit with them and just listen to them. Get to know them personally. Make a point to put your own agenda aside, and focus on what someone else has to say!
7) Do something unexpected (1 Timothy 6:18)
One of the best ways to find opportunities to serve is ask God to give them to you. God will definitely answer, so be ready to jump in whenever the Holy Spirit nudges you. It could be mowing their yard or shoveling their driveway with no strings attached. It could make their day!