Serve God with All Your Heart
Be encouraged by today’s Scripture reflection and prayer.
Today's Scripture
“Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.” (1 Samuel 12:24 KJV)
Reflection
Lately I have been looking back at my early days of my faith in Jesus. You know those days, where zeal overcomes you. You are so excited to read scripture to draw closer to God. But there were times in my zeal that I was not always right. Maybe I was a little too harsh in my judgments, where love should have been my lead. I was serving God, thinking with all my heart? Was I wrong? There were times where I was consumed with the practice of Christianity but not the heart of truth.
We can serve God with all of our heart, but it must be in truth. We can see a few examples of this in Peter, who cut off the ear to defend Jesus, but it was not in line with God’s plan for Jesus. And of course we have Paul, who was zealous for God and the law, persecuting the church but yet not in truth. And let’s not forget Uzzah, who when the ark of the covenant was stumbling down, reached out to steady it. Was it wrong to make sure that the ark, something cherished in the faith, was not damaged? But God’s instruction was clear. Truth should always be a part of our service to God.
While we love the feeling of worship and service, worship and service without truth is vain (Matthew 15:8-9). Sad to say, I’ve been there. I could probably write a book on it. True service comes when we serve with all our hearts in truth, guided by the Word of God in love and by the Spirit, producing real fruit that honors Jesus and reflects His heart.
Today's Prayer
Father, thank You for reminding me to serve You with all my heart. Forgive me for the times when my zeal was not aligned with Your truth. Teach me to serve with both love and truth so that my life brings honor to You. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Before You Go
Have you ever looked back and realized that your zeal needed to be tempered with God’s truth? Serving God with all your heart is not about passion alone, but about aligning your service with His Word. Remember all the wonderful things He has done for you, and let both truth and love guide your service. When we fix our eyes on Jesus, the One who perfectly embodied grace and truth, our hearts are shaped to serve God faithfully in every area of life. No matter where you are in your walk, know that God’s Spirit is there to guide, correct, and encourage you. Trust Him, and step forward in His strength with confidence that your service produces eternal fruit.
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