Rom. 12:6 God has given each of us the ability to do certain
things well. NLT
It seems like a very
unnecessary statement to comment on, but I believe it has tremendous importance
for us as the Church. We live in a day
in which people with special looks, abilities, and athleticism are put in the
limelight. They educate us, entertain us
and, usually make us feel inferior because they have something we don't, can do
what we can only dream about doing, or look better than we do.
People who stand out in a crowd are popularized. They get all the attention and seldom are the
abilities of the majority even noted.
With modern day technology, it is not hard at all to get one's face in
front of millions of people if you have abilities or looks that stand out.
But, what about the
rest of us? Don't we matter? Yes, we do.
God has given each of us ability to do certain things well. What we do well may never be recognized or acknowledged,
but that is not the point. What we do
matters a great deal to God if we are doing it for His honor and glory. You may only do one thing well, but if it is
done for the Lord it matters a great deal to God.
We are given different
abilities so that there will be no lack in the body. Each one doing what they do best for the
common good accomplishes much. The
parking lot attendant, usher or coffee maker is just as important to the health
of the church as is the pastor, song leader or musicians. Do what you do well for the glory of Christ
and great will be your reward in heaven.
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