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The Danger of Serving Without Jesus

• Rob Westwood-Payne • Season 2026 • Episode 314

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Does your service for God feel unnoticed or exhausting? Discover why quiet, everyday acts of love matter infinitely in His kingdom.

In this 5-minute morning Christian devotional, Captain Rob explores how genuine faith is lived out in everyday life through humble acts of service. Reflecting on Jesus’ example in Mark 10:45, the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25), and Hebrews 6:10, we see that God multiplies what love surrenders. Learn how to avoid the trap of becoming a "practical atheist"—someone busy serving on a church rota but disconnected from Christ. Discover why sitting at Jesus’ feet must always come before getting on your feet, so you can serve from His presence with lasting joy.

Timestamps: 0:00 - Real-Time Gospel in the Community Cafe 0:56 - Mark 10:45 & The Call to Serve 1:33 - Peter & The Quiet Reality of Service 2:21 - Stewardship in Action: Small Daily Liturgies 3:17 - The Danger: Serving Without Jesus 3:54 - Practical Action Step for Today 4:46 - A Prayer for a Servant's Heart 5:07 - Encouragement & Closing

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