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Know Your Role

Has anyone ever told you to “Know your role”? I’ve been told that before and it’s not an easy pill to swallow. Sometimes we mean well by going above and beyond what we are called to do but it’s not exactly what God has in mind for us. By the way, when God doesn’t have something in mind for us, it’s because He  didn’t create us for that. I understand how hard it is to discern the will of God, but sometimes it’s obvious. When I became a Christian I felt as though God wanted me in His word constantly. I got caught up in edifying conversations constantly and even some short debates. I am not the shy type in public and would even bring up the importance of Christ’s forgiveness to strangers. While I was still praying for God to show me how He wanted me to serve Him, a friend said that it was fairly obvious and that I was to evangelize. I agreed. When I started to prepare and go out to evangelize it felt right. Sometimes others help us see what God has for us.

I must also be aware that I am human, and I have selfish desires that can get in the way of God’s plan for using me. I may try to make others proud by going beyond what God has for me. Although my intentions are good, my role is being redefined by what I think I should be doing. Maybe a tradition would make me feel as though there is a structure I should follow in my ministry. By being oblivious to everything except tradition I can leave those I am called to minister to in the dust.

If I were to assume that because God created me to evangelize, I should be a Pastor and maybe even a missionary I’d be wrong. If that path is made because of tradition and not God making it clear to me, I am wrong and my efforts to serve God outside of my role will fail.

In conclusion I would say to “know your role”. Take a look around you, is there a growing ministry you are involved in? Is God making it obvious how He wants you to serve Him? If so then forsake everything and follow Him. God Bless, and thank you for your time.