"Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world." James 1:27

Believers are Christ’s servants. Peter’s mother-in-law was served by Jesus then got up and served Him, the imperfect tense (diakonei) portraying the ongoing nature of her service. William Barclay said: “Peter’s wife’s mother used the gift of her health restored to serve Jesus and to serve others. That is the way in which we should use every gift of God.” Healing and restoration lead to a grateful response in service. In a similar way, Jesus has saved the life of every one of us who believe. And we can never pay Him back, nor are we to try, but oh what loving service His gift of salvation generates in us.