In church on Sunday during our announcements the Pastor took the time thank everyone that was involved in the basketball program. As he called out various people’s names they were asked to stand so the congregation could see who they were. And I noticed that some people were quick to stand and receive praise for the work they had contributed and some were reluctant. There were a lot of names that weren’t called, all the people who worked in the background didn’t receive any praise, but in my opinion they are the greatest of us all. If you look at any major cooperation the big CEO’s are the ones who get the credit for the success of the company but it really is its workers that make it successful. The same goes for the body of Christ, most people wish for the roles out front, but the Bible says that God considers the greatest to come from the least of the roles conducted in the church. “Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. (Matthew 11:11 NKJV)

            The key to being an obedient Christian is to always remain humble and serve others. If your role in the body of Christ is cleaning the church or sending out cards on holidays and to the sick you may not think your role is as great as the worship leader for example, but in retrospect yours is just as important if not more.  Your role is the glue that keeps everything running smoothly. If it wasn’t for the humble servant willing to clean the church it would be a mess, and if it wasn’t for the thoughtful servant who remembers the saints we would probably not have a congregation because the cards they send out helps uplift, encourage, and let people know they are loved and valued. You can’t make up a body without members and people have quit churches for lesser reasons. LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear, (Psalm 10:17)

The LORD lifts up the humble; He casts the wicked down to the ground. (Psalm 147:6)

For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the humble with salvation. (Psalm 149:4)

            Today I want to take the time to thank all the people who faithfully keep God’s commands and serve in the “lesser” roles in the church and willing vessels. Without you we as a body would be nothing, God is well pleased with you and will bless you immensely. Don’t lose heart you are appreciated and loved more than you know. If you feel like no one sees the work and commitment you provide just remember God sees and He will take the things you do and bless you for it. Thank You!

“Let us touch the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted according to the graces we have received and let us not be ashamed or slow to do the humble work.”—Mother Teresa