The above statement is made often by those who feel dependent on someone else telling them what to do. We tell our children what to do, and then sometimes have to remind them to do it. This may happen even on a secular job when someone does not have the company’s best interest in mind and does as little as he can get by with and still keep the job. Sadly, we find the same situation in the church. It has been observed that there are three categories of people in a local congregation: (1) Those who make things happen; (2) Those who watch things happen; (3) Those who have no idea what is happening. In which group do you belong?
Would you agree that Tara would be a better congregation if more people were involved in the work of the Lord? If you cannot think of anything you can do to build up the church, the following will give you a few suggestions.
Start to the church assembly a little earlier than normal so you will have more time to get to know your brethren better, and you will never have to come in late. Smile when you greet someone. A smile (or a frown) says a lot about an individual. Speak to as many people as you can, but especially to visitors and those you don’t know very well. Say an encouraging word to someone who may need cheering up, young or old. Strengthen the tie that binds you to your spiritual family. Surprise someone with an unexpected gift or helping hand. Seek ways to build friendships. Suppress any impulse to be unkind to others, even with those who have been unkind to you. Sow the seed of unity instead of discord.
Search for a job that needs to be done and then do it without being asked. Select a different missionary each week to pray for, and write a letter of appreciation for their hard work and sacrifice. Spend more time in commending a young person, the song or prayer leader, a Bible teacher, or anyone else who has done a good job in some effort. Sing with more enthusiasm, truly making melody in your heart to the Lord. Suggest a sermon topic that you feel the church needs, or that you personally need. Show your family and all who know you how to live for Jesus. Share the gospel story with someone who is lost. Sympathize with the hurting, the lonely, and the heavy laden. Study your Bible every day to seek the personal rewards that result from study. Strive always to put God and His kingdom first in your life. Secure your home in heaven as you make your calling and election sure.
There is much to do in our service to God. All we have to do is look around and opportunities for service will appear. Then we will never say again, “Nobody gives me anything to do.”
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