Today's Journey
Jun 27,2012
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To this end I also labor, striving according to His working which works in me mightily. —Colossians 1:29
I
love going to Chicago’s Wrigley Field for a baseball game—sitting in
the stands, downing a great hot dog, and cheering the Cubs on to
victory!
Unfortunately, Christianity has become a lot like
professional sports. As a friend of mine has observed, there are nine
guys on the baseball field doing all the work and thousands in the
stands just watching. And as you probably know, that’s not God’s game
plan for His people. He wants us to climb out of the stands, get out on
the field, and join the team.
If you are wondering what good you
can do on the field, wonder no more. What about your financial
resources? Jesus can take your “silver and gold” and use it to
accomplish great things for His glory.
But more than just getting
out your checkbook, you have gifts you can contribute. God has given
each of us spiritual gifts that can help advance His kingdom. Whether
it’s teaching, encouraging, serving, showing hospitality, or extending
mercy, each ability can yield great dividends. Let’s follow the example
of Paul, who tirelessly served on God’s field for the joy of being used
by Him (Col. 1:28-29).
Believe me, it’s far more rewarding to be on the field than to sit in the stands.
Start where you are in serving the Lord,
Claim His sure promise and trust in His Word;
God simply asks you to do what you can,
He’ll use your efforts to further His plan. —Anon.
Claim His sure promise and trust in His Word;
God simply asks you to do what you can,
He’ll use your efforts to further His plan. —Anon.
Don’t make a cemetery of your life by burying your talents.
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