There is an old adage that says "If you tend to your own business, then you won't have time to be in any one's business." The seasoned folk would tell you "Don't put your nose in places that it doesn't belong." Well I guess you get my point, last night we discussed the story of Aaron and Hur (Exodus 17) and how Hur (Thank God for a guy named Hur) moved without anyone having to ask or invite him to assist. He just saw that there was a need, and met it without hesitation.
Here is the question for the evening....why do we, as a body of Christ, hesitate getting involved with ministry until one is either begged or promised a title before service can be rendered unto the Lord? (Please take into account Romans 12:1 and 12: 3-8 while answering this question for tonight's BLOGPARTY).
Blessings
Pastor G
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I think people are hesitating to getting involved with ministry because they do not think that they are qualified to perform ministry work. For example, when the Lord called Moses to ministry in Exodus 3, But Moses said to God, "Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?".
The Body of Christ must be given a road map that they can follow. This road map will lead them to deeper commitment for Christ. I think the church members are willing to get involved with ministry as long as the vision is clear, the importance of ministries is understood and appreciated with emphases on only what you do for Christ will last.
The above paragraph must be coupled with bible study and teaching that aligns our values with God’s value. We must become more like Christ to render service unto the Lord.
Thanks 2nDure. You bring out several great points in this response. First, none of us are qualified to do anything unless we are prepared and called by God. "I can do ALL things THROUGH CHRIST..." is the key to any calling or involvement that we have in ministry. Moses was correct in questioning his ability, but God knew before He called Moses what He was working with, because He knows our beginning from our end.
Second, a road map is certainly needed before any journey can be taken; however, whenever we take a journey what is the first thing we do? We search for the shortest route to take; however, the shortest may be what "we" want, but it may not be what He has called us to take. A vision is always needed, but not always appreciated or accepted. What one sees is not always what is followed. Moses showed signs and wonders to the children, but at the first time of difficulty, they were ready to give up on the vision because of what they were confronted with.
Finally, our values MUST decrease so that His Values and Law must increase in all of us. Bible teaching is critical and very necessary to our development and growth. The only way that we can be more like Christ is that we spend more time with Him.
Thanks for all of your very insightful and encouraging points.
Blessings and Peace
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