Today, on the way to work, I was listening to someone on Radio who was promoting a valid ministry (one I would never do). I was impressed that God gives each of us a job to do that no one else would do.
I am a pastor. I know the DNA that our church needs to have. My job is to keep us focused on the ministry that God has for us. There are hundreds of valid ministries to be done: political issues, AIDS, Justice, Muslim Outreaches, Revival Ministries, Race issues, etc... I could go on and on.
The fact is that although I (and our church) care about every one of these issues, if I focus on every need, I don't do what God called me to do.
My life calling is summed up in my life verse: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12. "Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work hard with your hands, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody."
Who are you called to be? Do you know? If you are trying to be something you are not, you will not succeed, and you will not accomplish the very things God put you on this world to do. Part of being effective is not only knowing WHAT to do, but WHAT NOT to do.
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