Ministry!

Great verse for the people of God this morning.



Proverbs 27:23

23 Be diligent to know the state of your flocks,

And attend to your herds;



We all know that our pastors, deacons, elders, ministers, ect., are to minister to the church. BUT what I want us to see this morning us is that it is not just their job! My Pastor Mark Warren reminds us often that we are all ministers of God if we have put our faith in Jesus Christ. Have you ever wondered why pastors get burnt out? Many times it is because the church puts all the burden of the flock on their shoulders. That is not biblical. While the pastor and leaders do have responsibilities in taking care of the flock, it is the entire churches responsibility to know our brothers and sisters in Christ and to take care of them. The pastor is to train us to do this. So this morning do you know your brothers and sisters in your church and where needs are? Are you helping in meeting those needs? You are a part of the body of Christ and if one part of the body suffers we all suffer and on the other hand if one part of the body is rejoicing we all should be rejoicing!



Take some time to think on this this morning and then act accordingly!



Tom