THE possibility of laying down one’s life for someone else is a fact in many public service positions.
Those who serve in the military, law enforcement, and firefighting readily come to mind.
When you hear a siren as an EMS vehicle manoeuvres through a busy intersection – keep in mind those inside are also risking their lives.
Teachers educating young minds in high-crime areas, and those who find themselves confronted with acts of unexplainable school terrorism, also know the danger.
And where I work, everyone knows the score – the correctional officers and the chaplains.
Fact is, many Christian public servants leave their homes and know they may never return. All accept this risk out of love for community, its people, and our Lord. After all,
Jesus demonstrated this same kind of love with His life, the cross, and His ongoing care for us.
Your workplace may be blessed with safety and security. I mean, few in the budget and human resource offices will need to lay down their physical lives for others today.
But your commitment to lay down your selfish spirit to pick up His cross – follow Him and share His gospel – shows your love for Jesus and your love for those created in the Father’s image.
No, prayerfully your life will not be taken for the sake of sharing the gospel at work.
But today, surrender your spirit to His glory – helping His people – in your workplace. Like each other Christian public servant, accept this risk out of love.
Reading
John 15:13-14 (HCSB) No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends. You are My friends if you do what I command you.
Prayer
Lord, I want to be Your friend today. Keep close to You those brothers and sisters risking their physical lives out of love for You and those created in the Father’s image. I ask for strength to surrender my spirit to You so that I, too, will risk out of love. In Your name, I pray. Amen.
(Christian Public Servant)
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