Since my recent visit to Singapore, I have been pondering on the mandate as Christ-followers, to take the gospel (good news) everywhere. I must be honest and admit that I have not entirely lived up to that mandate. I lead a sheltered life in that I have my day job and I am involved in the local church and I hang out mostly with other Christ-followers. I have limited connection to people outside of work and church.
I work with 2 other guys, both of whom have church backgrounds; however, both of them are not really connected to Christ right now. I believe God has given me the opportunity to the share the "good news" and to show what it means to follow Christ. My "market place."
Last night, I actually had a chance to go beyond that market place. I was invited by my co-worker to join him hanging out with some of his friends. I am glad I went because I had fun but also because it reminded me of my sheltered life. I have not been in the non-church environment in a while and it took me a while to get used to it. When I was younger, I actually had more opportunity to be amongst non Christ-followers. I went to public high school and tertiary school and I spent time in the military, so I was constantly around my friends from outside the church walls.
I am challenged again to take Christ into my market place and beyond. To make most of my opportunities to be connected with people in the market place of life and when possible connect them to Christ.
Another part of my life is that I am leader to a team of musicians and vocalists. I know God has enabled me and equipped me to do what I do, but most days I am not sure why He has chosen to do it. The responsibility factor is over top for what I get to do. It is truly humbling to say the least. The part I am working on though, is the relational aspect of the position I am in. Working with and along with people is one thing, but you add the artistic flair into the mix and you have a pretty interesting mix. After doing this for many years now, it is really fulfilling when I start to see the people in these teams mature and develop in excellence of their craft. I am thankful to God for allowing me the chance to do this.
Today, I got to work with one of my team member and practice some songs. It was rewarding for me to do it, even though it meant giving up a Saturday morning - I would do it again. I had fun and it was great to build community and also strive for excellence. I love to play music and especially when it is worship music, so any chance I get I am there. So once again today, I was reminded of what God has called me to do and I echo the words from the song, it is no sacrifice, here's my life (Lord).
I work with 2 other guys, both of whom have church backgrounds; however, both of them are not really connected to Christ right now. I believe God has given me the opportunity to the share the "good news" and to show what it means to follow Christ. My "market place."
Last night, I actually had a chance to go beyond that market place. I was invited by my co-worker to join him hanging out with some of his friends. I am glad I went because I had fun but also because it reminded me of my sheltered life. I have not been in the non-church environment in a while and it took me a while to get used to it. When I was younger, I actually had more opportunity to be amongst non Christ-followers. I went to public high school and tertiary school and I spent time in the military, so I was constantly around my friends from outside the church walls.
I am challenged again to take Christ into my market place and beyond. To make most of my opportunities to be connected with people in the market place of life and when possible connect them to Christ.
Another part of my life is that I am leader to a team of musicians and vocalists. I know God has enabled me and equipped me to do what I do, but most days I am not sure why He has chosen to do it. The responsibility factor is over top for what I get to do. It is truly humbling to say the least. The part I am working on though, is the relational aspect of the position I am in. Working with and along with people is one thing, but you add the artistic flair into the mix and you have a pretty interesting mix. After doing this for many years now, it is really fulfilling when I start to see the people in these teams mature and develop in excellence of their craft. I am thankful to God for allowing me the chance to do this.
Today, I got to work with one of my team member and practice some songs. It was rewarding for me to do it, even though it meant giving up a Saturday morning - I would do it again. I had fun and it was great to build community and also strive for excellence. I love to play music and especially when it is worship music, so any chance I get I am there. So once again today, I was reminded of what God has called me to do and I echo the words from the song, it is no sacrifice, here's my life (Lord).
1 comment:
Good post man. I feel the same way. It's hard to make a difference when you are living in a bubble.
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