They also serve who only stand and wait
Service consists not only in the actual performance of duty but also in willingness and readiness to serve when one’s turn comes. If a master has a number of servants, he does not need the services of all of them at one and the same time. There may be some of his servants whose services might never be needed, although they are not only ready but eager to serve their master whose gifts they are enjoying. But they may not get the opportunity to serve him. Should they, therefore, be charged with negligence of duty? They have always waited for their turn so that they might show their gratefulness to him. They have not been idle or disobedient but ever-ready to do their humble bit. The true service of God is to bear patiently and uncomplainingly whatever may be the circumstances. He gives because “they serve Him best who best bear His mild yoke.” Humble submission to the will of God and readiness to serve Him, when his turn comes, is the true homage that anyone can pay to the Almighty.
