AVAILABILITY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ABILITY
Our world overflows with talent. Nevertheless, there is a definite paucity of people
who willingly and selflessly serve. Regarding
the mission critical work of evangelism, Jesus Christ remarked, “The harvest
truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few.” (Matthew 9:37) I love the fact that Christ used a common category,
“laborer,” to characterize the global task of winning souls to His Kingdom.
It seems logical, then, that availability for
service always trumps talent.
Whenever you are tempted to devalue your potential or
underestimate your impact, consider the sage words of Henry Van Dyke. “Use what talents you possess. The woods would be very silent if no birds
sang there except those that sang best.”
Philips Brooks wholeheartedly agrees: “It is almost as presumptuous to
think you can do nothing as to think you can do everything.” Wow!
To wit, everyone counts. It’s Heaven’s intentional design. After all, God created us with unique talents. Therefore, all have something of substance to
bring to the table of life. If you ever think
you are less than others, consider the postage stamp. It is modest in size and appearance, but it
has considerable importance and usefulness – as long as it ‘sticks’ to one
thing until it gets there.
My friend, show up for life; show us for service. Our God graciously specializes in maximizing
that which seems inconsequential or small.
Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and
please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING.
Maranatha!
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