Matthew 6:1-4 (NKJV)
1 “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven.
2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.
3 But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
4 that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.

Our theme this month is “On His Majesty’s Secret Service” This verse tells why “secret” service is so important. Please understand that not all serving can or should be secret—but at least sometimes it is the best way to serve. The passage here is primarily speaking of the service of giving to financial needs, but it can be applied to other acts of service.

Why “serve in secret?”

1. It reconfirms the highest motive for service—the glory of God.
2. It reveals our heart’s true condition. I can tell if my heart is right in this area by whether or not I feel hurt if I do something and no one notices. If I do it for the glory of God then I feel the reward of His pleasure. If I serve for any other reason than the glory of God then I want to be noticed and thanked or paid back in some way.
   

My challenge to you today is to do at least one act of service each day that no one but God will know about. And if you really want to grow (and glorify God) do it for someone that you might in some way consider an enemy (or at least not deserving of any kindness from you). There is no greater joy than to “feel God’s pleasure!”

Let’s grow Up together!
Mike