Servant of Service...

But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us spreads and makes evident everywhere the sweet fragrance of the knowledge of Him. For we are the sweet fragrance of Christ [which ascends] to God, [discernible both] among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing; to the latter one an aroma from death to death [a fatal, offensive odor], but to the other an aroma from life to life [a vital fragrance, living and fresh]. And who is adequate and sufficiently qualified for these things? For we are not like many, [acting like merchants] peddling God’s word [shortchanging and adulterating God’s message]; but from pure [uncompromised] motives, as [commissioned and sent] from God, we speak [His message] in Christ in the sight of God. (2 Corinthians 2:14-17) In Christ Jesus, then, I have found [legitimate] reason for boasting in things related [to my service] to God. For I will not [even] presume to speak of anything except what Christ has done through me [as an instrument in His hands], resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles [to the gospel], by word and deed, with the power of signs and wonders, [and all of it] in the power of the Spirit. But [instead I would act on this goal] as it is written [in Scripture],

THEY WHO HAD NO NEWS OF HIM SHALL SEE,

AND THEY WHO HAVE NOT HEARD [of Him] SHALL UNDERSTAND. (Romans 15:17-19,21) Therefore, my dear brethren, be firm, unmovable, busily occupied at all times in the Lord's work, knowing that your labor is not fruitless in the Lord. (1 Corinthians 15:58)

For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the divine love which you manifested in his name, by having served and by still serving the saints. (Hebrews 6:10)

Mentioning before God the Father the works of your faith and the labor of your love, and the patience of your hope in our LORD Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 1:3)

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. (2 Corinthians 9:8)

But as for you, be strong and do not lose courage, for there is reward for your work. (1 Chronicles 15:7) Be strong and courageous, and take action; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you nor abandon you [but will guide you in the construction] until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD. (1 Chronicles 28:20)