How Can I Help?

Scripture: Romans 15: 1-2 Those of us who are strong and able in the faith need to step in and lend a hand to those who falter, and not just do what is most convenient for us. Strength is for service, not status. Each one of us needs to look after the good of the people around us, asking ourselves, "How can I help?"

Observation: Paul uses this verse to reiterate that Christians are supposed to be there for each other. Helping in the needs of those around us and seeking to find a place to help.

Application: What would the church look like if people took on the attitude of "How can I help?" instead of the most common, "What's in it for me?" Somewhere along the lines, most Christians have forgotten or (even worse) never been taught about the selfless nature of our faith. We worry too much about is the time of the service convenient for ME? Is the church offering programs that will benefit ME? MY Sunday school should take priority! I don't like this or that!
Our faith is contrary to what the world views as normal...The world says that it's all about ME! Christianity flips that and says the "last shall be first and the first shall be last." That makes little sense to the world and so we have a very hard time with doing it in the church (much less demonstrating it in our lives outside the walls of the church.)

I wonder what the Church would look like if all Christians; if all of my church; if my Sunday school; if I asked the question..."How Can I Help?"