Many people serve the Lord today. Far fewer do so with gladness. There are many ways in which to serve God. You can do so out of fear, pride, resentment, or obligation. At times we can behave as if God is an understaffed heavenly manager who is grateful for anyone who is willing to occasionally lend him a hand. But if course, that’s ludicrous.
God has myriads of heavenly hosts standing at the ready to serve Him. He need only think, and it is so. One word from Him and a universe instantly appears. He is in no way obligated to us or in need of our help!
What is miraculous is that God allows us to participate in His divine work. What an infinitely undeserved privilege for us to be invited to invest our brief, frail lives into the business of heaven.
Those who understand the wonder of their divine calling cannot help but serve their Lord with gladness. Laboring with God ought never to be drudgery! It should never make us weary or discouraged. At the end of our life we’ll see that it was only our divine service that really mattered.
Are you currently serving the Lord? Great! Are you doing so out of a deep sense of joy and gratitude? Much better!