God’s Helper - My God My Everything

Then Elkanah went home to Ramah, but the boy (Samuel) ministered before the Lord under Eli the priest. (1 Samuel 2: 11) Hannah had fulfilled her promise to the Lord and her son’s ministry was about to begin.

Samuel “ministered before the Lord under Eli the priest.” In other words, Samuel was Eli’s helper or assistant. Some of his responsibilities would have included opening the tabernacle entrances each morning, cleaning the furniture and sweeping the floors.

As he grew older, he would assist Eli in offering sacrifices. Wearing a special linen ephod showed that he was a priest-in-training. Because Samuel was Eli’s helper, he was God’s helper too.

When we serve others – even in carrying out ordinary tasks we are serving God and in God’s service, every job has dignity.

Whether you work outside the home or as a homemaker, your contribution matters! You are in a place of influence and how you choose to perform each and every task will have an affect on others.

Some responsibilities are more appealing than others, but the bible reminds us that whatever work you do, do it with all your heart. Do it for the Lord and not for men. Remember that you will get your reward from the Lord. He will give you what you should receive. You are working for the Lord Christ. (Colossians 3:23-24)

Any task is better with the heart attitude that you are doing it for the Lord.

Be Intentional about serving as God’s Helper in every task.

Praises & Prayers

Father, thank you for the many invitations to be Your helper. Help me to see every task as meaningful and to complete each one as if I was doing it for You. Thank you for Your encouragement. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Messages from His Word

Colossians 3:23-24 (MSG)

Servants, do what you’re told by your earthly masters. And don’t just do the minimum that will get you by. Do your best. Work from the heart for your real Master, for God, confident that you’ll get paid in full when you come into your inheritance. Keep in mind always that the ultimate Master you’re serving is Christ. The sullen servant who does shoddy work will be held responsible. Being a follower of Jesus doesn’t cover up bad work.