I have claimed this verse for the last four years, joining Paul thousands of years after he penned the phrase to Timothy, sensing that God had put me together with a penchant for words and tunes so he could use me as His instrument. It even inspired a Christmas song and CD entitled "Herald." It has been a wonderful endeavor, singing my little songs to audiences large and small, heralding the good news.
But I am at a crossroads. The momentum is slowing, and honestly, I have been grateful for the respite from the heavy load of concerts in 2010. It was hard to be a herald, and a mom, wife, teacher, daughter, friend. I am set to record another CD, which ramps up the momentum, but I hesitate. What does God want of me right now in this demanding season of motherhood?
Today, in Ephesians 3, my attention fell to the 7th verse:
Of this gospel, I have become a servant.
Is that the key to one of my 3 words for 2012: nurture? I "take on the very nature of a servant?" That means I would intentionally set out to put others before myself. I would put down my music and look for ways to serve. That is not easy for a selfish creature such as myself. I think it might take as much energy as being a herald. No, it would take more, because "heralding" comes with certain accolades and perks. "Serving" is thankless, quiet, secret, humble, self-sacrificing.
Oh, how I have prayed to have the mind of Christ, my Savior. The evidence speaks for itself: He was not a herald. He was a servant. (Phil. 2:5-11)
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