obligation vs willingness
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Ministry should always be done with a willing heart.TRANSCRIPT
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Obligation vs. Willingness
"Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers - not because you
must but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to
serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the
Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive a crown of glory that will never fade away."
1 Peter 5:2-4
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We who are called into the ministry must always remember that we are here to serve. We are to
follow Christ's example of being a servant-leader. Times will come when, because of being too
self-sacrificing, we feel pompous and proud of our "humility." Then when we see our members
not catching up to our standards, we look at them disdainfully and immediately judge them for
not being as "holy and righteous" as we are. This should not be; instead, we must look at them
with compassion and help them to be strong in their faith.
There will also be times when too much ministry commitments become too much of a routine.
Then we dread going from one ministry commitment to the other. We are just so burned out. But
we must remember that we should do our call not because we must, but because we are willing.
If the willingness is gone, how can we become effective ministers?
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Lord, I pray that as I continue serving you (I'm in this for life), make my every waking moment
an exciting one, eager to make an impact for You and influence the people around me to know
You.
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