Growing up in a small farming community, it was commonplace to go and help out a neighbor in need not matter what it was or whether or not you were busy with other things. It is what we call serving others–something that Jesus called us to do. By and by though, through the years, service has become an antiquated idea and has lost its place in much of a society that is only concerned about number one (me, myself, and I). This infection of self-centeredness has found its ways into the church as well. The question begging to be answered is: Why Serve? And so in an effort to answer that, let’s trace the roots of service. I think you might be surprised by where the journey will take you. Take some time to listen.