‘’As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said ‘’ Now separate for me Barnabas and Saul for the work which I have called them.’’ –Acts 13:2
As a little boy, I grew up in a religious family. All I knew and understood was the catholic church in which I served diligently at that time. In my later years of growing, I had to join college and while there I gave my life to Christ. It was interesting and with a lot of expectations as a young believer.
From that day up to date I heard the word ministry up to date. Truth be told I didn’t know what it meant but kept on seeing a few students doing activities such cleaning the chapel, singing in choir, dancing among others. This was called ministry.
By the grace of God and a great love for choir and dancing, I join the choir and the ‘’Vaiders’’ (dancing group in chapel at college by that time) hence my ministry. It was fun being part of these two teams and as time passed by I joined other ministries (teams) in chapel and got more responsibilities.
Time goes by and college is done, university same things of joining a fellowship and finding what you can do. I hate being idle so I find what to do when I get to a place or join a team.
However, this time round I was exposed to men and women of God who had ministries. Some named after them and others just a different name. These are the founders and have authority over the ministry. This is not what I had known from my childish Christianity about ministry. These people were looking good and admirable (for those I meant and heard of) in that would make you desire to start a ministry, but how?
In the book of Acts, we see God separating Barnabas and Saul for the work they are to do. We see that this came about through prayer of the team of apostles and the Holy spirit spoke. I want to believe that from that time Barnabas and Saul didn’t doubt what their purpose was in life (ministry). They were convinced and determined to do the work because He who had called them was clear on what they should do.
Many Christians have started and joined ministries and they struggling. They don’t find joy and peace in what they do and yet believe this is the work of God. It’s very sad to find Christians who are in church serving but at the same time depressed with the service, conflicting in the flesh, and taking ministry tours in the body of Christ. When doing any work of God (church and work place) it should bring about peace and fulfillment. This is not only to service in church but rather cuts across to your work place.
You should experience the fruit of the spirt in your ministration (Gal-5:22). Your ministry is not limited to church activities but rather any work you engage in and brings fulfilment.
If all Christians understood their ministration, the world will be a better place. The gospel shall reach everyone, we shall not have to waste time, energy and resources but rather impact more Just think about it.
When people know what to do, work is always done well and faster. The opposite is a terrible picture. Let’s all get back to the foundations of gathering as believers in prayer, seek God and allow the Holy Spirit send us. When He the Spirit of God directs us in our calling, saints around shall witness as he speaks through them.
So reflect on your ministry (it can be your work place) and see if you need to seek God to be separated for what you should do?
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