God’s service to us enables our service to Him and others.

“Commit your way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.” (Ps 37:5)

“As each one has received a gift, minister [diakoneo] it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” (1Pet 4:10)

“If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.” (Jn 13:14)

“Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts will be established.” (Prov 16:3)

“Let all that you do be done with love.” (1Cor 16:14)

“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,” (Col 3:23)

“knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve [douleuo] the Lord Christ.” (Col 3:24)

Reading: Ps 36-38; 2Pet 1