Jesus tells us to bring whatever we have. He will do the rest.
When I subbed in an art class a couple of weeks ago, I noticed that some of the kids who were at the top of their class academically, seemed to struggle with art. On the flip side, some of the kids who struggled in the classroom, created some of the prettiest and coolest fall creations, in their class.
I also observed that the kids who struggled with art, were quick to not try to do their best. If they couldn’t be the best at something, they didn’t really want to try.
Kids like to do the things they are really good at and tend to discount the rest. Athletes have historically looked down on the kids in the band. Yet, if you’ve ever been to a high school football game, the marching band plays a huge part in rallying the fans. The game is better because each group brings their own talent and shares it.
The Church could learn a lot from kids. Are adults really much different than they are?
We all have unique gifts and talents that we are meant to share. Administration may seem incredibly boring and not very spiritual at all, but it’s impossible to run a church without strong administrators and planners. Someone is behind the scenes baking goodies for Sunday morning fellowship. That also may not seem very spiritual, but friendships are often sparked and community gets built over coffee and refreshments on Sunday mornings.
The people who greet newcomers have just as big a part to play as the pastor and his sermon. We are all a part of the Body of Christ and we are all needed.
The Church needs the artists and the thinkers, the right and left brainers. We all have something special to contribute to the church, and also to the world at large.
Each of us has an individual ministry of some kind. There really are no small players in God’s plan. The entire idea of not being “good enough,” to contribute, comes from us comparing ourselves to each other. When we focus on Jesus, then we know that we simply bring what we have, no matter how small or insignificant we believe it to be, and place it at His feet.
Then something miraculous happens. Like the fish and loaves, He multiplies it and it becomes way more than we could have ever conceived on our own.
All we are asked to do is willingly share whatever gifts we have been given. He will do the rest.
Sometimes I need reminding. Maybe you do too.
Have an awesome day!
Wendy 🙂