Here is a book I should read every two weeks; it’s that good! And I need to be reminded of these things.

“Faithful Service” – a small book written simply to encourage those who desire to serve the Lord faithfully. “Well done, good and faithful servant…” is what we want to hear one day. But, what is faithfulness and what does it look like? What does it mean to be that servant that Jesus calls us to be?

In this book, Rich Chaffin includes:

• Examples of faithfulness as seen in Old Testament stories, as well as New Testament stories.
• An explanation of what faithfulness is and why it’s so important.
• Examples of what faithfulness looks like and what it doesn’t look like.
• An accurate understanding of what a servant is.
• Encouragement for those working behind the scenes.
• Vision for going beyond just the minimum in service for God.
• An understanding of the wonderful blessings that come to the person who is faithfully serving Jesus.

This book is easy to read, and you can practically apply what it talks about, right away. This is a little book, perfect for reading a chapter in a few spare minutes.

Its author, Rich Chaffin, is a pastor whom I have learned so much from, both through this book and through his teachings and example. If you read his book, you’ll hear stories of the time when he was a janitor and how God taught him faithfulness through that. You’ll be encouraged to be faithful in whatever place God has you in, and you’ll be challenged to be that “to the brim” sort of servant and to keep “digging ditches.” You’ll be encouraged to recognize the opportunities that you have right now, and I think you’ll be excited at the thought of the privilege it is to serve Jesus.

In addition to this book, I’ll also link to the church website, which has numerous Bible studies taught by Pastor Rich. I am listening through Revelation right now and it’s so good. You can click here and find a Bible study to listen to, or choose a book of the Bible to go through.

-Rebekah

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