09/08/2026
SERVING THE LAMB OF GOD THROUGH OUR SERVICE TO MANKIND
Have you ever stopped to think about what it truly means to serve the Lamb of God, Christ Jesus? Is it only going to church, preaching, singing, or telling people that we believe in Him? Or is there something much deeper that He has called us to do?
The Bible tells us:
“Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” — John 1:29 KJV
Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God. He came into this world to give Himself for us. He did not come seeking to be served, but to serve.
“For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” — Mark 10:45 KJV
Now, if Christ Himself came to serve mankind, and we claim to be His followers, should we not also be willing to serve one another?
Jesus gave us an example when He washed the feet of His disciples.
“If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.” — John 13:14–15 KJV
He was showing us that no matter who we are, or what position we may hold, we are not above serving others. We are to humble ourselves and love one another in a Christlike manner.
Now, let us go deeper.
In Matthew 25, Jesus speaks about the hungry, the thirsty, the stranger, the naked, the sick, and those in prison. He says:
“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.” — Matthew 25:35–36 KJV
The righteous asked Him when they had seen Him in these conditions. And His answer is something we should all take to heart.
“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” — Matthew 25:40 KJV
Do you understand what He is telling us? When we serve others in the love of Christ, we are serving Him. When we feed the hungry, help the poor, comfort the hurting, visit the sick, or show mercy to those who are struggling, we are demonstrating our love for the Lamb of God.
It is not just about saying that we love Jesus. It is about allowing His love to be seen through us.
The Bible says:
“My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.” — 1 John 3:18 KJV
How can we say we love our brother or sister and then turn away when we have the ability to help them? How can we speak of the compassion of Christ, but refuse to show compassion ourselves?
James tells us:
“If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?” — James 2:15–16 KJV
“Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.” — James 2:17 KJV
This does not mean that our works purchase our salvation. We are saved by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ. But when we truly believe, that faith should produce the fruit of love and obedience in our lives.
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” — Ephesians 2:8–9 KJV
And then the very next verse tells us:
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” — Ephesians 2:10 KJV
We do not serve mankind to earn the love of God. We serve because we have received His love, and that love should be working within us.
Now, I also want us to understand that serving God does not mean we will never find ourselves in difficult places, surrounded by difficult people, or facing circumstances we wish the Lord would remove.
Think about Daniel. He was taken into captivity and served under foreign kings. Yet he remained faithful to God. He did not allow the authority of an earthly king to become greater than his obedience to the Lord.
When King Darius signed the decree that no one could make a petition to any god or man except the king, Daniel continued to pray to his God. The Bible says:
“Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.” — Daniel 6:10 KJV
Daniel was faithful in his service, but he would not compromise his faith. Even when he was cast into the lions’ den, God was able to deliver him.
“My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.” — Daniel 6:22 KJV
Now, Daniel’s account is not the same as Paul’s, but both teach us something about remaining faithful to God in difficult circumstances.
The Apostle Paul spoke of a thorn in the flesh. He asked the Lord three times that it might depart from him. But the Lord answered:
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV
Paul then said:
“Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV
Sometimes we ask God to remove us from a difficult situation, and sometimes He gives us the strength to endure what we are facing. His grace is sufficient. But we must also understand that this does not mean God commands us to remain in abuse, participate in wickedness, or ignore danger. We must seek His wisdom, remain obedient to Him, and do what is right.
Serving God in a difficult place does not mean agreeing with everything that is happening around us. Daniel remained faithful to his earthly responsibilities, but his loyalty to God came first.
And when we serve people who are difficult, unkind, or even wicked, we must remember that we are not serving their wickedness. We are serving God through our obedience, our integrity, and our Christlike conduct.
The Bible says:
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.” — Colossians 3:23–24 KJV
That is something we should remember in our daily lives. Whether we are helping a neighbor, caring for our family, working for an employer, serving in ministry, or assisting someone who cannot repay us, we should do it with a sincere heart, as unto the Lord.
But serving others is not about receiving praise, recognition, or making ourselves appear righteous before men. Jesus taught us to give and serve without seeking attention.
“But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.” — Matthew 6:3–4 KJV
Sometimes the greatest service is something nobody else sees. It may be helping a family who has nothing, giving someone a meal, praying with a person who is hurting, forgiving someone who has wronged us, or simply taking the time to listen to someone who feels forgotten.
We must also understand that Christlike love is not only for those who treat us well. Jesus said:
“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;” — Matthew 5:44 KJV
That is not always easy, but it is the example Christ has given us. He showed mercy to us when we did not deserve it, and now we are called to show mercy to others.
Jesus also said:
“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” — John 13:34–35 KJV
Notice that He said people would know we are His disciples by our love for one another. Not merely by how much Scripture we can quote, how loudly we preach, or how important we may appear, but by the love of Christ being demonstrated through our lives.
Now, this does not mean we abandon the truth of God’s Word. We are to speak the truth in love, stand firm in faith, and live according to His commandments. But if we truly belong to Christ, then our faith should be reflected in the way we treat mankind.
The Apostle Paul tells us:
“For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.” — Galatians 5:13 KJV
So, I want us to examine ourselves. Are we serving the Lamb of God only with our mouths, or are we also serving Him through our actions? Are we willing to help those who cannot repay us? Are we willing to show compassion to the people the world has overlooked? Are we willing to humble ourselves and put the needs of others before our own?
Not everyone is called to stand behind a pulpit, but every believer is called to love. Not everyone has money to give, but we can give our time, our prayers, our encouragement, our kindness, and whatever help God has placed within our ability.
We must never become so occupied with speaking about Jesus that we forget to live as He taught us.
Because when we serve mankind in a Christlike manner, with a sincere heart and for the glory of God, we are demonstrating our service to the Lamb of God.
As Jesus Himself said:
“Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” — Matthew 25:40 KJV
May the Lord help us to be doers of His Word and not hearers only. May He give us humble hearts, willing hands, and the compassion to love one another as Christ has loved us. And when we face difficult circumstances, may we remember that His grace is sufficient, His strength is made perfect in weakness, and our service is ultimately unto the Lord.
Amen.
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