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Help Wanted!
We all have gone straight to the “Help Wanted” column of the classified section of the
newspaper. When I needed a second or third job, I would spend a dollar in hopes of finding
employment in the Sunday edition. Most of the time, we can find work if we are seeking. This is
especially true in the work of the church.
Someone once told me, “There should never be any unemployed Christians.” Much work
is to be done in bringing others to Christ. We know secular work sustains our family and allows
the work of the church to grow. However, we are still expected to work for the Lord by sowing
and reaping. The only way to have a harvest is to plant the seed. Telling others about Jesus is the
only way seeds can be planted. The world needs to hear the Gospel, so the harvest can take
place. The challenge is that the church is lacking those who will work. What Jesus says in
Matthew 9:37 still rings true today, “Then He said to His disciples, the harvest truly is plentiful,
but the laborers are few.” Jesus is saying, HELP WANTED.
I grew up with many good athletes. One of the traits that allowed my peers to stand out
athletically was their ability to be multi-dimensional. Good basketball players do more than
shoot, good football players do more than run, and good golfers can play different courses! We
as Christians may say, “I can only lead singing, so that’s my job in the kingdom.” Others may
say, “I’m a good cook, so I will focus on preparing meals for others.” While these and other
skills contribute to sowing and reaping, choosing to remain one-dimensional limits our
effectiveness for the Lord.
We all have been given so many talents. Matthew 25:14-30 explains we must use our
talents and multiply our abilities. Christians have been equipped by our Creator. We sometimes
say 20 percent of the people do 80 percent of the work. In actuality, if 20 percent of the people
are working, only 20 percent of the work is being done. We have settled for far less than what
could be done in the name of Jesus. Will your respond to the plea for HELP WANTED?
Bulletin Digest,
via Allen Jones, Glasgow, KY
via Chambersburg church of Christ,
Chambersburg, PA
