What's my part? In His Word
Last summer we talked about finding our purpose, but what about the why and how’s?
What if we want to do everything? Why can’t I have it all? Where can we find the answer to why we can’t do it all? It's in His Word!
For
You are my rock and my fortress; therefore, for Your name's sake, lead me and
guide me. Psalm 31:3
Okay, so first of all, we can’t have
it all because it is not about us. It is about Him, and how we can glorify
Jesus and He can have it all! Hey, what is our part in all this? Don’t we get to share in that glory at some
point? In someway? You can rest assured
that Father God knows what you have done and He will reward you as He sees fit.
Whether in this world or that which is yet to come, God will take care of you.
Let's focus for a few moments on what we know about the Church as a body, and our purpose. Let’s say I was a foot, for instance. A foot could be a prayer warrior because they carry us around to where we need to be, they are quick and surefooted to get us out of muck and mire and, well you get the idea? What about those toes? They are a part of the foot aren’t they? But more than one working together gets more done. The Word of God says that when two or more agree as to touching one thing, then it will be done. (Matthew 18:19)
First
plans are drawn up, then there is the person who clears the ground, then lays
the foundation.
The
architect could probably not have cleared the ground and laid the foundation as
well himself, so it is good that each has a function. The carpenters do the
building, electricians, and plumbers, roofers… the list could go on and on
there are so many people involved in building a house. People have in some way prepared themselves
for his or her job. They take training in many forms, Trade Schools, On the Job
Training, etc, but learn how to master the skill they take on for life, in most
cases. Then they work together to get
the job done right.
We
in the Family of God have to work together to get things done right too!
Sometimes
I wonder what God has planned for me in the next year or so? In the past I have
been involved in many different forms of ministry. But what is next? What is
God preparing me for next in my life? That has to be my constant prayer, my
constant goal, to follow His lead and His guidance.
If
I tried to be a foot, but really God wanted me to be a hand, I would trip
trying to walk!
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. Romans 12:5-8
Each
of us has a special place in His family. Every one of us is important to God
Himself. He loves all of us so much that Jesus would have gone to the cross for
just us, and that is pretty cool if you think about it! The Word says after
all, that He chose us! In the same way He chose what you are to be in life; how
it will further His kingdom and I believe it is something you will enjoy doing!
Many people are stuck trying to be the wrong part of the body; they fret over
what they are doing because they are not following His lead.
If
we all were preachers, whom would we preach to?
Not everyone can be the one who gets up in front of the congregation and
share what the Lord gave him. Some of us have to do the encouraging one another
to stand firm, or to lead others to the door that Jesus is standing at and
knocking by prayer, not just words. I know that my great grandmother prayed me to
that door! I know she loved the Lord and looked to His guidance in His Word
each day! She was our family prayer
warrior!
Maybe you are asking a similar question? He will find a way to use you in your situation. Maybe the situation you are in right now will be the way He uses you to help someone else and share His love with him or her? Maybe how you stand in the face of a trial, sort of how our ribs stand and protect vital organs, (just to keep us on the focus here) will show how God stands to protect your brother, or sister, in a trial they may be going through?
The
main thing we have to remember, in looking at our place in His Kingdom, or His
Family, is to seek Him for the direction.
Many of you know my favorite scripture is Proverbs 3:5-6. When we trust
Him, He will direct our path. He will show us what to do with out us having to
fret, or stress out or even worry about what is next.
The
thing is, we have to listen to Him. One of this week’s scripture readings tells
us that the ear must be used as an ear. I want to remind us that our ears were
given to us to listen, not just to one another but to the Holy Spirit speaking
to our hearts and minds. Reading daily in His Word you will find that you hear
His voice. God has given us direction for each day of our lives, if we just
seek Him for it, it is right there in black and white, and sometimes red!
So
the answer to our question this week: where do we go to find out why we can’t
be everything...is that we are one part, one person, and though we may want to
be something we are not, God has designed us to be used for His purpose. Just look in His Word! He has crafted each of us to
do His Will; it is up to us to give in to His will though. I truly believe when
we are walking in His will that we will find true happiness, true peace, true
direction, and true life! We will find that we are satisfied with our job, when
we are walking with Him in His will for our lives.
Listen
for His voice today, perhaps He will use your best friend to talk to you, or
your co-worker? God used a donkey in Numbers 22:22, He can use anyone to
get His point across. Also, in Luke 19:40, it tells us if those meant to speak
of His Gospel do not speak even the rocks will cry out! Personally, I would
much rather share His Word with others and hear a rock talk!
Suggested Readings for this week; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Romans 12:4-21, 1 Corinthinans 9:1-18, Exodus 22-all, Colossians 3:1-25, Luke 18-19-all.
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In His love,
Teresa M. Wilson
www.teresawilson.com
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by Teresa M. Wilson.