What Is Always a Christian’s Question?
“The Son of Man came…to serve & to give his life as ransom….”
Matthew 20:28
With every spark of energy, with every tick of the clock, with every penny (so little money that it is falling into disuse!): What is a Christian’s question? It’s this: “How can I best serve Jesus with this?”
For one the answer will mean working; for another it will mean resting. For one it will mean running; for another it will mean waiting. For one the answer will be spending; for another it will be saving. Still, for a Christian the question is always the same: “How can I best serve Jesus?”
In regard to your money, Jesus does give some specific instructions in his Scriptures. Jesus wants the first of your income, before you think of anything else. It’s because he wants first place in your heart—and all in order for him to bless you! Jesus wants a generous part of the first of your income, because he was generous to you. Jesus wants a cheerful share in the generous first part of your income. It’s because he so willingly served you in the first place.
See, what no amount of money, precious metals, or possessions could do…Jesus did for you. “The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28). In good Hebrew-thinking terminology, that “many” whom he bought back by his blood is absolutely all—and that’s a whole lot of people. It includes you! Jesus redeemed also you!
So: How can you best serve Jesus? – Certainly, among other things, it’s by always giving your first and best to him. So, be sure to do exactly that.