SPIRITUAL PACK RATS

Would I be amiss to suggest that most people are pack rats? They save this; they save that; they save anything and everything. After all, they might find use for it some day. Or they might even need it some day!

My husband is in charge of the Prime Timers at our church. (That's what we call our senior citizens.) We never have to plan for our monthly meetings, for they're all the same. The one thing, and the only thing, for that matter, that our group turns out in full force for is our monthly buffet luncheon. Last month we had 28 people show up. Not bad for a church of around 100 in attendance! We used to have programs with special speakers, games, etc. At those times we were lucky if 9 people showed up! But they really look forward to eating and fellowshipping each month at the buffet!

As seniors, we're all on limited incomes -- some more than others. So for those seniors who are unable to attend our monthly buffets because of limited finances, we give them gift certificates to cover their meals. At approximately $10 per meal, it doesn't take long for our bank balance to look pretty pathetic.

So - - - last Saturday we sponsored a rummage sale. Talk about donations for the sale! I think every member of the church must be pack rats and decided to clean house! We thank the Lord that we were able to increase our budget by over $600!

Then I got to thinking about "Spiritual Pack Rats." Maybe you'll be surprised at what my thoughts conjured up this time. The "Spiritual Pack Rats" I'm thinking about don't stash junk -- no, they stash away their God-given gifts and talents! One has a gift of music; another a gift of teaching; still another a gift of hospitality. Some have a special ability to help others, whether with transportation, or baby sitting, or taking food in times of sickness and sorrow, etc., etc. There's just no limit to the type of gifts people are not using. Kinda like stashing their talents away, hoarding them, if you please, instead of using them for the glory of God. You get the idea, I'm sure. So, now . . .

. . .what God-given abilities are YOU hoarding?

Are you a spiritual pack rat? Just wondering!

Preacher's Kid