Over
a year ago, I had a friend resign from his former Job and got another Job in
another ministry organization. As soon as he left; his former boss rushed to
say “he had no passion for ministry after all”.
This
got me to start wondering about what the word “Ministry” really means. This put me into a serious time of thinking
and meditation.
Allow
me share with you my realizations of what ministry is:-
It’s
about what you are willing to sacrifice. (Mark 12:43-44; calling
his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you,
this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.
44 They all gave out of
their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to
live on.”)
It’s
not only about what others will comment about it but about the Joy and
happiness that it will leave on your heart.
It’s
not about how much you gain from it but about the impact your small
contribution can make to the great commission.
It’s not about pleasing your boss or superior. It’s about pleasing God to whom Glory, honor and majesty belongs. To note is that if your actions please God, God will make your subordinates and superiors be grateful and thankful to have you on their team. (Mark 12:41-42, 41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42 But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents).
It’s not being selfish egocentric but it’s about valuing the contributions of those whom you share a cause; call it your partners in the ministry.
It’s
not about the adverts, connections or number of people who know you. It’s about
who can testify about the impact of your work and ministry and God’s endorsement
upon it.
It’s
not being judgmental and self-righteous but it’s about recognizing that with
our Christ you are full of filthy rags.
It’s
not about complaining but about having a heart full of gratitude and positive
thoughts. (Psalm 50:14, Make thankfulness your
sacrifice to God, and keep the vows you made to
the Most High).
It’s
not about your net worth but rather about working towards your eternal reward
and prize.
It’s
not about the type of car or gadget you hold today, it’s about walking towards
God’s crown.
Does
one need to be in a particular organization to be a minister of God? I guess
not, we are all called to be ministers of God 24/7(Mathew
28:19). Do we need to compete each other in ministry? My answer to this is also
a no; we should rather complement each other and walk worthy of the calling we
have received (Ephesians chapter 4).
As
I conclude as honorable ministers in God’s kingdom we are called to be the salt
and light of the world. We should be oaks of righteousness; a planting of the
LORD to display his splendor (Isaiah 61:3).
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