The Act of "Serve"ice in 200 Words

The root word of service is “serve.”  Service is a noun, which implies the physical portion has already been done, whereas serve is a verb, which is the action of living out service to the peak of one’s abilities.  Service is a result of serve and, therefore, one cannot exist without the other.  Jesus came to earth to serve and not to be served (Matthew 20:28).  He did not settle for living for Himself by service, but rather, He lived for someone even greater than He and served God only.  He did this out of His love for the Father, thus yielding a service.  Paul explains this as such, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves” (Philippians 2:3).  This is exactly what Jesus did while He was on this earth.  He did not merely provide a service to those around Him, but He physically served them.  This is how His people should also live, for “when pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom” (Proverbs 11:2).  His people can only gain the wisdom and the blessings from serving once they realize God’s love can cover a multitude.  It is more than gaining for one’s self.  It is the gaining for others by pouring out His love over those who desperately yearn for it.  It is serving.