Matthew 5:16
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."
NKJV
Answer the calling or miss the blessings, your choice.
Many Christians, if asked "what are you called too do", have a difficult time answering the question. They feel like they need to respond with some grand scheme or plan that the Lord has lain on their hearts. Some feel that by answering the Lord has called me to clean hallways, serve in media or children's ministry, their calling pales in comparison to a Billy Graham or Greg Laurie. They could not be any more wrong in their assumption. You see, it is not one man's efforts that receive reward when a soul is won for Christ, but it is everyone who played a part. If there is a traffic jam in the parking lot, someone may see it and decide not to come to church. If they are not welcomed like a special guest when they come in the door, they may leave without hearing the gospel. If nobody cleans the hallways and they are left dirty, that's another distraction that has to be overcome. If the lights and sound in the sanctuary are not functioning, there is another distraction. You see, it is all these things and all the people serving and ministering their gifts around the church that make the difference as to whether someone hears the gospel presentation or not.
Sadly, some Christians will never be engaged. They will never step up to serve, and I have to wonder who their Lord is. Jesus said, "Anyone who isn't helping Me opposes Me, and anyone who isn't working with Me is actually working against Me." Luke 11:23 NLT
We have an immeasurable obligation to serve God. The blessings belong to everyone who participates, but do not do it for the reward... do it because God has called you, Christian.
Dear Lord,
Thank You that You provide the gifts and the opportunities to serve You. Help me to be open and available. Please forgive me for the times that I have not heeded Your call. Lord, I love You and I want to be faithful. Please place people in my life who will hold me accountable to serving. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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