It is hard to believe we are entering the final month of 2018. Looking back on the year 2018, we have strived to improve ourselves. We have strived to become the best Christian we could be. While we could marvel at the growth we have made this year, it is not over. There are still opportunities to serve and grow. This is a time of year we show gratefulness for our blessings. We enjoy the company of family and friends, but there are many who are struggling. This presents an opportunity to shows God’s love to others and aid them this time of year.

1 Peter 4:9-11 says, “Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”

Back in the spring, I wrote an article about avoiding complacency when a journeys’ end is in sight. The same principle could be applied to this time of year. Each calendar year presents an opportunity to serve and show God’s love. No matter what we have done to serve in 2018, there are opportunities out there remaining. It is not too late to serve others this year. Let us finish this year strong! Let us continue to show the heart of a servant for the rest of the year and moving forward.