Perspective: Serving vs Volunteering

What is the difference between serving and volunteering? At first glance, these two actions may seem very similar but there is a subtle difference in perspective that changes everything.

The servant knows who's in charge and it is not himself! He seeks to do good because he longs to please the Master and because the Master has been so good to him. The volunteer on the other hand feels that he is the one in control. He will give his time and resources as he sees fit or when it is convenient in his life. He believes that he is in charge and the Master benefits from the generosity of the volunteer. This subtle change in perspective shifts everything.

This weekend at Crossroads Church in Cranberry we are continuing our series entitled: Perspective, by looking at our call as servants of God. I would like to encourage you to take some time this week and read through Luke 17:1-10 as you prepare for this weekend. And take some time to ask this question: How am I serving God with my life?