THERE IS WORK FOR EVERYONE

In the family of God, there is a place and work for everyone, much like it was when we grew up on a farm. I do not recall a time when there was not work for each member of the family to do. Dad and we boys did the outside chores, harness the horses, milk the cows, etc. Mother and the girls prepared meals, did the dishes, kept the house, etc. Sometimes we worked together, but there was always something for each of us to do. We were one body working together. In the church it is the same.

The Apostle Paul tells us in Rom. 12:4-5, “For as we have many members in one body and all members have not the same office; so we being many, are one body in Christ, and everyone members one of another.” He goes on to explain that each one is to use the gifts that are given unto him to the glory of God, and above all, to work together. “If it be possible, as much as lieth within you, live peaceably with all men” (Rom. 12:18). As Jesus teaches us, we are to each use the talents that are given to us, whether they are few or many (Matt. 25:14-27). Notice that the one who had only one talent was condemned for not using it. There is a place for everyone to work in the Church.

Love you, David V. Fultz