They Don’t Need My Help

It is amazing how many people think that because they are not a big shot, a CEO, or someone of influence, that they have not power. When you see a littered road, realize that the junk wasn’t thrown there all at once. It got there a little at a time. You may look at your gifts and abilities and conclude that you are of no use in the kingdom of God. I remember a woman from our congregation that went down south after a hurricane to help build things up again. She couldn’t swing a hammer... actually, she probably could if she had wanted, but she was a wonderful cook. There were quite a few people in the kitchen cooking. They were from a background known for great cooking. To make a long story short, they ran out of a mix for making biscuits. Surprisingly, no one had a recipe for homemade biscuits except for the lady from our church. She saved the day. She didn’t have any supernatural gift... at least not showing, but she used what she had and made a lot of workers very happy. The thing that got me thinking about all this is that some of the warning lights came up on our vehicle dash. I thought I knew what it was but didn’t have the capability to fix it. I took the vehicle in, had it tested, and sure enough, there was one small part that wasn’t working. The failure of that one part put the whole vehicle at risk. One small part not working can bring things to a halt. Also, one small thing that is working well can save the day. Have you ever expected someone else to pick up the pieces because you didn’t feel like you would make a difference? Have you ever avoided certain jobs and responsibilities because you thought your skills weren’t amazing enough? That action can literally bring the whole body of Christ to its knees. If you are shut in, you can pray or write letters of encouragement. If you are wheelchair bound, you can do handwork, crafts, writing, and phone calls. If you have an injury, figure out what you can still do and do it well. Our part may seem insignificant on its own, but the body of Christ needs you. Try making a milkshake without ice cream. You end up with just flavored milk. Pray for gifts to use to glorify God. Pray for wisdom to know how to use the gifts and talents that God has given you to serve Him. Father, You have a plan for each one of us. Help us to understand what our gifts are and how to use them to honor You. Amen