Why You Should Get Involved in REACH Serve Day
As believers, we are called to love and serve others, just as Jesus did during his time on earth. REACH Serve Day is an opportunity for us to put this calling into action by serving our local community and sharing the love of God in practical ways. Here are a few reasons why you should get involved in REACH Serve Day:
We are called to love our neighbors.
In Mark 12:31, Jesus commands us to "love your neighbor as yourself." This means that we are called to show love and kindness to those around us, regardless of their background or circumstances. REACH Serve Day provides a tangible way to love our neighbors by meeting practical needs and building relationships with those we serve.
Serving others is a way to show our faith.
James 2:14-17 reminds us that faith without action is dead. When we serve others, we are demonstrating our faith in a tangible way, showing others the love of Christ through our actions. REACH Serve Day is an opportunity to put our faith into action and make a difference in the lives of those around us.
We are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus.
In John 13:15, Jesus tells his disciples, "I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you." Jesus spent his time on earth serving others, healing the sick, and sharing the good news of salvation. As his followers, we are called to do the same. REACH Serve Day is a chance to be the hands and feet of Jesus by serving our community and sharing his love with those around us.
Serving others brings joy.
Proverbs 11:25 tells us that "a generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed." When we serve others, we not only bring joy to those we serve but also experience joy ourselves. There is something incredibly fulfilling about making a positive impact in the lives of those around us. REACH Serve Day is an opportunity to experience this joy firsthand.
Jesus’s first disciples were fishermen casting a net. In Matthew 4:19, “Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” Jesus calls YOU to do the same.