“Just
as each one of you has received a special gift [a spiritual talent, an ability
graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another as [is appropriate for]
good stewards of God’s multi-faceted grace [faithfully using the diverse,
varied gifts and abilities granted to Christians by God’s unmerited
favor]. Whoever speaks [to the
congregation], is to do so as one who speaks the oracles (utterances, the very
words) of God. Whoever serves [the
congregation] is to do so as one who serves by the strength which God [abundantly]
supplies, so that in all things God may be glorified [honored and magnified]
through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever.
Amen”
1 Peter 4:10-11
‘Many hands make light work’.
‘Team work makes the dream work’.
We’ve all heard them. Sayings
designed to inspire people to work together.
How does this fit into the body of Christ you ask? In churches all across the country, there are
more spectators than there are workers.
Jesus puts it this way: “The harvest is great, and the workers are so few,” he
told his disciples. “So pray to the one in charge of the harvesting, and ask him
to recruit more workers for his harvest fields.” –Matthew 9:37-38 TLB
We’ve all ‘received a
special gift [a spiritual talent, an
ability graciously given by God], employ it in serving one another. All gifts are not meant to be out front
(i.e., everyone can’t be a Pastor).
Maybe you enjoy cleaning. Offer
your ‘gift’ to your Church. Maybe you
enjoy singing. Join the choir. Maybe you have great organizational skills. Lend your gift to a committee. You might enjoy the open road. Volunteer to drive the Church van. You love serving others. Assist in outreach. Assess the needs of your Church, identify
your passion, and ‘Just Do Something!’
God needs you.
Margaret Slaughter
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