Reflections: June 6, 2010

This week's "Reflection" by Jeff Taylor, Pastor of Teaching & Worship

So...what’re you gonna do about it?

I believe God moves on the hearts of people with the desire that they will follow through with the passion that He has given them. There are so many in our church that have stepped up to serve and minister as God has put it on their heart. And I know that there are so many more who feel a desire to be involved or make a difference, but are unsure of where to start, so they don't. This weekend’s message showed us an example from the book of Acts of how every member can be a minister. It does not always require a seminary degree or special training. In many cases, dare I even say most cases, it simply requires a heart that is willing to be obedient to the Holy Spirit's
leading.

So...what’re you gonna do about it? There are needs in our church. There are needs in our community, and there may not be a church-sponsored program to meet those needs. May I encourage you not to sit around and wait for someone else to go first. If you have a heart for something, or are aware of a need that you feel needs to be met, step out and do something with that desire! We at the church will do all we can to support you and encourage you, but it will mean deciding that you are going to get moving on the thing that God has laid on your heart.

I was so encouraged Sunday after church when I talked with a man as we walked out to our cars in the parking lot and he told me that he and a couple other people were headed down to a senior center where they go every Sunday to have a Bible study. This man did not wait for the church to
initiate a ministry to senior homes, he simply knew of a need and got to work on meeting it. So rather than believers sitting in a church or at their house thinking how there "should be" a ministry, there is actually ministry that is happening and people are being blessed!

Remember, the message of Christ did not spread because a bunch of professional, seminary-trained, church employees created programs. It spread because believers whose hearts were open to the move of the Holy Spirit stepped out and took action on the things that God put on there hearts. So...what are you gonna do about it?