Episode 104 - Serve the Lord with gladness

In this episode of For Your Journey, District Apostle Schnabel reflects on Chief Apostle Schneider’s service in Bogotá, Colombia, which centered on Psalm 100:2—“Serve the Lord with gladness.” He emphasizes how the Chief Apostle distinguished between simply serving and serving with joy, urging believers not to approach their serving as a burden but as expressions of gratitude for all God has already given. The service reminded listeners that in Christ they’ve received everything: sonship, inheritance, and citizenship in God’s kingdom. Worship and joyful service are responses to this truth, regardless of one’s abilities or circumstances.

The conversation continues with reflections on how joy-filled service doesn’t depend on life’s ideal conditions. People often delay their commitment to serving God, thinking they’ll be more available after major life milestones. However, true service often happens amid life's chaos and imperfections. The Chief Apostle’s own tireless dedication, despite constant travel and long hours, exemplifies the sustaining power of gratitude and calling. The key message: don’t wait—serve today, serve with joy, and keep remembering the goodness of God that fuels meaningful, daily worship and action. We don't serve in order to get something in return, we serve in response to what God has already given us!