AUGUST 28, 2012
Serve
Well With Joy
Read: Psalm 100
Serve the
Lord with gladness. —Psalm 100:2
Nine years ago today a good friend went out for a
lunchtime jog
and never came back. Kurt De Haan, who was the managing editor
of
Our Daily Bread, died of a heart attack on that sunny Thursday.
Some of us who
worked with Kurt still keep mementos of him in our
offices.
For instance, on one wall of my cubicle, I display the
last memo I
received from Kurt. It reminds me of his thoroughness as an
editor
—striving to represent God’s Word accurately and well. Another co-worker
displays the last paper wad Kurt threw in her direction, reminding her
of his
eagerness to enjoy life.
Each time we talk about Kurt and how much we miss him,
we discuss
his combination of a quest for excellence mixed with an enjoyable
personality. He worked hard and loved life. He strove to teach God’s
Word with
integrity while living his life with joy.
Remembering Kurt and his example is refreshing and
challenging. It
reminds us that others are watching us and can tell if we’re
serving
“the Lord with gladness” (Ps. 100:2), and if our love for Jesus is
coming through in our good works (Eph. 2:10). Serve well. Serve
with joy. Does
that describe our work for the Savior?
Help me, dear Jesus, to live out the joy
and peace You’ve given to me. May those who work
with and know me see that joy. And may I always
stand for truth and righteousness.
For
joy that will last, always put Christ first.
Source:
Our Daily Bread 2012
