Commitment To The Church
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. (Galatians 6:10)
If it was important for Jesus to identify with the local church and partner with them, don't you think it is important for you too? Many people, especially in our culture today, are faithful attendees. However, there is no commitment to a particular local church. Commitment is very important to the local church where you live. That is where you do ministry.
A number of people attend many different churches; they go from church to church based on what they feel at a particular moment. This is almost like saying, “I don't want anyone to catch me in one place all the time, because someone might ask me to do something.”
But the reality is, there is an expectation and a presupposition that you will commit to doing something. That’s what a partnership is all about. You bring something to the table; together in that relationship and in that community, you accomplish the will of God to do what He wants you to do in ministry. You and I need to realize that God has called us to be actively involved and committed to a local church.
You need to be involved. You need to be doing ministry. You need to raise your hand and say, “Pick me. Use me. I'm ready to serve.”
If it was important for Jesus to identify with the local church and partner with them, don't you think it is important for you too? Many people, especially in our culture today, are faithful attendees. However, there is no commitment to a particular local church. Commitment is very important to the local church where you live. That is where you do ministry.
A number of people attend many different churches; they go from church to church based on what they feel at a particular moment. This is almost like saying, “I don't want anyone to catch me in one place all the time, because someone might ask me to do something.”
But the reality is, there is an expectation and a presupposition that you will commit to doing something. That’s what a partnership is all about. You bring something to the table; together in that relationship and in that community, you accomplish the will of God to do what He wants you to do in ministry. You and I need to realize that God has called us to be actively involved and committed to a local church.
You need to be involved. You need to be doing ministry. You need to raise your hand and say, “Pick me. Use me. I'm ready to serve.”
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Honest truth
nMay God help me have a church I partner with in serving God
nThank you for the word
There have been a few short spurts that I haven't served in a church. I am now actively serving in my present church at the age of 75.There is a place for everyone to serve.