Today’s Thought “Mesmerized” G. Ward

 

“For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith.” Romans 12:3

 

My first bout in full time ministry came with very little instruction. The church to which I was a part of sought me to enhance diversity (racial and cultural) in what was a predominantly Anglo membership. They depended on me to share every opportunity to include the masses without compromise. I recall the first day. After being assigned an office, I sat in that big chair, without the first file or case to settle. I then took a walk around the huge facility, praying for Holy God’s guidance with first mission tasks. Absolutely nothing was clear. I vacated the building to then seek a shoe store. The dress shoes I wore were too expensive to walk throughout the community to endeavor resident’s perspective on Christ and His church. For the next week it became my daily ritual.

I understood the more, that the essence in hearing from God is to never seek a commission from man. More important to do, is to not violate what’s been given to administer from the Master long ago. When/if I contemplate job security, notoriety or acceptance, over recognizing the mercy shown me, and how there’s enough to dispel unto others, I preclude HE’S not more than enough. Since that’s not an option, I’ll rejoice in seeing other’s lives transformed unto spiritual maturity, while deciding to remain a missionary for Christ.

Happy Tuesday!