Jesus always asked his disciples to go beyond the minimal requirements, beyond the basics. For the Christian, to serve is a privilege, not just a duty. For the Christian to serve is to anticipate needs and desires, to go the extra mile. This understanding of service comes from our realization that all we are and can do comes from God. We are graced with whatever gifts we have because of God s love for us.
Love has no limits.
As disciples who know God s love and are called to share it, we are also called to do more than our duty. Although most of us don t need more to do, this list by an unknown author might help us understand that to serve in the spirit of Jesus is also to grow in faith. I will do more than belong, I will participate. I will do more than care, I will help. I will do more than believe, I will practice.