A well-known TV evangelist claims that statistics show that only 8% of Christians, according to a survey, know what their place of service is in the church.
"Oh, I'm not called to service in the Lord's house," someone might say. "That's for preachers. I simply attend church when I have nothing else to do."
Now, wait a minute. Where did you get the idea you need a special calling to volunteer in promoting the service of the Lord? Give me the Scripture reference for that, if you please, book, chapter and verse.
What if everyone had the attitude that being a "bench warmer" is all that is necessary? Who would greet people when they enter the church? Who would do the ushering? Who would be teaching classes? Who would lead the singing, play the piano or organ? Who would sing in the choir? Who would look after the needs of the unfortunate and needy? Etc., etc., etc. Some of the mega churches may be able to pay their song leaders, pianists and organists; but the majority of those positions are volunteer.
The church has a crying need for volunteers of all kinds. What is your talent? "I have none," you excuse yourself. OK, although I disagree. Let's phrase that question in a different way. What do you excel in? Can you bake cookies, or a pie? Make a cake or casserole for a potluck. Help clean up after a social gathering? Offer someone a ride who wouldn't otherwise be able to attend church or any of its social functions? Can you make a phone call to an absentee? Send a birthday or get well card to someone in the church family? The list of possibilities is endless.
No wonder the church is filled with spiritual cripples when many people have the attitude of "I'm not qualified to do anything." They're too crippled spiritually and too blind to see the myriad of opportunities available.
I call such people "spiritual cripples." I sure hope you aren't one of them!
Preacher's Kid
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