“If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.”
John 12:26

When Jesus met Peter after he resurrected, there was a remarkable dialogue:
“…lovest thou me more than these?“
“…Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee.”
“…Feed my lambs.” John 21:15
And he followed up Peter’s answer by giving him a responsibility, he showed that one way to prove your love for him was to serve him, and notice what he inferred;
You don’t feed his lamb, because you love the lamb, or you have a burden for the flock but because you LOVE HIM; it is your love for him that should primarily propel you to serve:
“For the love of Christ constraineth us…” 2 Corinthians 5:14
So even when the “flock” seem thankless or probably not forthcoming, you remain unmoved. He also said:
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
Truly, there is no true service without keeping to the word. If you love Jesus, you would lose your life for him, follow him and be committed to his word!

Bible Reading Plan: Daniel 10 and Luke 17