The Ninth AA Tradition is such a great foundational principle for being a supportive community together. “A.A., as such, ought never be organized, but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve.” They were employing the teaching of Jesus who, in the face of power extremes, always taught that the field was always level. There was never to be the powerful at the expense of oppression. No one was to consider themselves more important than another. We were to serve one another in love.
The greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves. (Luke 22:26b NIV)
We serve others as an expression of our love and gratitude for God. With our hearts uplifted in God’s goodness we seek to bless others as we have been blessed. The focus of our service is to respond to God’s work in our lives. Anything we do, whether it is sweeping a floor, washing dishes, or being a speaker who shares God’s word.
Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people. (Ephesians 6:7 NIV)
We are also challenged to make sure that we are faithful in our area of service. We shouldn’t start and stop just as it’s convenient for us but be trustworthy and consistent in doing what we say we’ll do in service of others. Not only should we be consistent in our service but have an attitude of joy in what we are doing.
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! (1 Peter 4:10 NIV, Psalm 100:2 ESV)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you for the opportunity and ability to serve You and others today. It’s only Your forgiveness and blessing that makes me have anything to offer. Amen
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