The Body Needs Your Gifts and Talents

It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. – Ephesians 4:11-13

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:19-21

It is so easy for many of us to be church-goers; pew warmers on a Sunday morning. We love the Lord but we do nothing to help build up the body of Christ. All our gifts and talents are being used for the circular world to get more money and more toys. We are content to work overtime, under-time and at any costs but when it comes to service in the house of the Lord, we cannot do the same. I believe there is this disparity because of the lack of monetary compensation when we serve in the church. The Bible is clear when it warns us about focusing on earthly treasures that are not eternal. As we work in God’s house, we may not be getting money for our efforts but we are storing up treasures in heaven; treasures that really count.

We are all called to use our God-given gifts and talents to build up the body of Christ. Just like the world needs what we have, the church needs our talents. Working within the church not only promotes unity but builds up faith. What are you doing with your gifts and talents within the body of Christ?