{"id":28523,"date":"2022-07-27T08:00:23","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T12:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/?p=28523"},"modified":"2026-02-25T10:04:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T15:04:32","slug":"internal-blessings-in-serving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/internal-blessings-in-serving.htm","title":{"rendered":"Internal Blessings in Serving"},"content":{"rendered":"

When asked about the effects of ministry on the one serving<\/a>, my first inclination is to make it clear that our primary focus in serving should be on what we give rather than what we get. Even Jesus, the Lord of lords and King of kings, came to serve and not be served (Matt. 20:28; Phil. 2:5-8). Yet, God’s Word does refer to honor from the Father (Jn. 12:26) and rewards for what we do (Matt. 10:42; 19:29; Lk. 6:38; Col. 3:23-24). While we might not receive our “crowns” for what we do until later, we certainly can experience internal blessings in serving right now.<\/p>\n

Experience Internal Blessings in Serving Right Now<\/h2>\n

Many byproducts, or blessings, come from serving when we serve for the right reasons and from an undivided heart devoted to the Lord. The transformation that happens inside surpasses any tangible reward we might receive. Reflect on these examples:<\/p>\n

>><\/strong>When we see His power at work through us, it builds a confidence<\/strong> in us. We find ourselves then doing things we would never have imagined ourselves doing — not because of our own abilities but because of God’s “power that is at work within us” doing “immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine” (Eph. 3:20).<\/p>\n

>><\/strong>When we realize we have made an eternal difference because of serving, we have a renewed sense of purpose<\/strong> in life. This can bring a joy and passion<\/strong> to life we might not otherwise experience. — “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” (Rom. 12:11)<\/p>\n

>><\/strong>When we know we have been faithful stewards of what He has given us through serving in the strength He provides, we can be at peace<\/strong> within ourselves knowing all is well and so we find ourselves “content<\/strong> whatever the circumstances” (Phil. 4:11-13).<\/p>\n

>><\/strong>When we sense the presence of the Lord, serving in ways that acknowledge our inability to anything of eternal value apart from Him (Jn. 15:5), we’re able to lay aside our fears and insecurities. We can instead “be strong and courageous<\/strong> … not be afraid .. not be discouraged” knowing that the Lord our God will be with us wherever we go (Josh. 1:9).<\/p>\n

>><\/strong>When we experience God taking care of our needs as we serve, seeking His kingdom and righteousness (Matt. 6:33; Phil. 4:19), we gain a greater appreciation for God’s faithfulness which propels us to keep going even when we don’t see results we might have hoped. We will persevere<\/strong> and not get discouraged because we believe that “He will not forget” (Heb. 6:10). We will “not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” (Gal. 6:9). Because of His faithfulness, we’re able to give ourselves “fully to the work of the Lord” because we know that our “labor in the Lord is not in vain” (1 Cor. 15:58).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When asked about the effects of ministry on the one serving, my first inclination is to make it clear that our primary focus in serving should be on what we give rather than what we get. Even Jesus, the Lord of lords and King of kings, came to serve and not be served (Matt. 20:28; Phil. 2:5-8). Yet, God’s Word does refer to honor from the Father (Jn. 12:26) and rewards for what we do (Matt. 10:42; 19:29; Lk. 6:38; Col. 3:23-24). While we might not receive our “crowns” for what we do until later, we certainly can experience internal blessings in serving right now. . . . Continue reading Internal Blessings in Serving<\/span>→<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[80],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28523","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ministry-process-results"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\t\t