Devotional

Matthew 10:42
And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.

The focus of the team's ministry is set to change this week, as they begin to express the love of Christ by making a practical difference in the church and in people's homes. Jesus tells us that anything we do in His name for the 'least' is done for Him. So, whether we are painting, cleaning, sweeping, polishing, building or a whole host of other practical things - we do them as if for Jesus.

As the team are already discovering, there is a huge blessing that WE receive when we go to serve others - it may surprise us and perhaps even unsettle us to learn that this is a biblical precedent - Jesus says we will be rewarded - amazing!

Proverbs 11:2
The generous prosper and are satisfied; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.

May the Lord refresh all those who have been called to this season of mission - whether we serve in the name of Christ overseas or here at home, let us commit to expressing Christ love in small but meaningful ways. The added bonus is that we ourselves will be blessed. How refreshing!