God's Staff....

Lately I have been really excited for what God has planned for my life, but I've also been very honored and amazed at what God has me doing already. It occurred to me yesterday that God has called me to lead His people in worship. God wants me, of all people, in His band.

What an honor!

How amazing is God's grace that despite my flaws and sinfulness, He still wants me to lead His people. It's amazing to be used by God. He also reminded me yesterday that He wants me to disciple His young adults.

Again...what an honor!

So here is a list I have recently come up with to help put some of this in focus. Picture God as a father (shouldn't be too hard to imagine) and all of us as His children (almost like this is a Biblical analogy). Try to recognize how much a parent cares for their children and they want nothing less than the best for them.

Pastors: God trusts you to mentor, grow, and provide for His children
Teachers: God trusts you with His children's education
Nurses/Doctors: God trusts you with His children's health
Politicians: God trusts you to run His household
Businessmen: God trusts you to financially care for His children
Military/Police/Firemen: God trusts you to protect His children

This list can go on and on...but the point is, that God trusts each of us with His favorite and most valued part of creation. How awesome is that?!?

HOWEVER...along with that honor comes responsibility. We are all called to be good stewards and give God nothing less than our best. Thankfully, we don't (and shouldn't) rely on ourselves because God is working in us and giving us the strength to do what He needs us to do.

What's your staff position?