Doing Our Part!

There was a personnel manager who rejected a job applicant because the company was overstaffed. However, the would-be employee persisted, “The little bit of work I’d do won’t even be noticed!” [source: bulletin clipping]

Some may struggle because they are active in service to the Lord, but wonder if anyone notices what they are doing. May they be encouraged by the fact God sees and He will reward. (note Matthew 6:3-4 and Hebrews 6:10) Then there are others who -- as members of a very active congregation and youth group -- may like to talk about all that is being accomplished while they themselves share little involvement in the WORK. Though our WORKS are not to be done for the purpose of receiving the praise of others, we are to be involved in active service to the glory of God and the building up of each other.

Paul exhorted the Christians at Ephesus with these words:
“(15) Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, (16) from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, WHEN EACH PART IS WORKING PROPERLY, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.” ( Ephesians 4:15-16 ESV)

We each have an important role in helping to build up the Body of Christ. Some of that WORK may be very visible while other aspects may be more behind the scenes. However, it is all important and we should diligently seek to find our place to fulfill our function within the Body. After all, we must bear in mind that for which we were created in Christ Jesus.

Earlier, in this same letter, Paul had stated…
“For we are HIS WORKMANSHIP, CREATED IN CHRIST JESUS FOR GOOD WORKS, which God prepared beforehand, THAT WE SHOULD WALK IN THEM.” ( Ephesians 2:10
ESV)

Though our WORKS do not earn or merit our salvation ( Ephesians 2:8-9), the WORKS are to be a natural expression of our faith and gratitude. These WORKS are to be our way of life! May we each be ever mindful of doing our part.

Have a great day EXPERIENCING THE JOY OF LABORING IN THE LORD!
Carl

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