Good Morning Everyone,
Our theme for this month: “Busyness”
Our Bible verse for today: “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 (NIV)
Our thought for today: “Be busy with the work God has called you to.”
Each year at this time at Oak Hill Baptist Church we ask all of our members to prayerfully consider what church ministry they will serve in when the new church year begins in September. We believe that God has equipped every person to serve in some manner. So we provide our people with a list of all the different ministry opportunities available, we ask them to select one or more, and then to commit to serve in that way for one year.
In 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 that we read above Paul explains that there are many different kinds of service that are needed, and that the Holy Spirit has given every person skills and abilities to perform one or more of those services. He also says that it is for the common good. We all benefit when each person is serving in the way in which God has called and equipped them.
This is an important lesson and so Paul taught it several times in different letters. In Romans chapter twelve he compared the church to a physical body. Just as the physical body has many different parts, and each part has a unique function and is needed, so too in the church there are many different people with many different skills and abilities. All are important and all are needed in order for the body to function properly.
In Luke 2:49, when asked by His parents why He was doing the things He was doing the boy Jesus answered, “I must be about My Father’s business.” Yes, that was true of Him and it’s true of us as well. This is something we should all be busy with.
As you give thought to the things you should be busy with (and the things you shouldn’t), it’s important to consider what skills and abilities God has developed in you, and how you should be using those skills and abilities for the benefit of others and for the common good. As you establish and perhaps rearrange your priorities in life don’t lose sight of the fact that God gave you the skills and abilities you have for a purpose, and in the Bible He has clearly and repeatedly instructed us to use those skills and abilities in His service. Ministry is something that should be high on your list of priorities. It’s something you should be busy with.
God Bless,
Pastor Jim
Oak Hill Baptist Church 