As I think about going into the ministry after college, I come up with endless objections. I keep saying “God, I can’t do ministry because…” Even though ministry is a passion of mine, I come up with plenty of objections. The problem is, when I do this I am still sitting on the throne of my life. My conversation with God is completely centered on myself and why I can’t do ministry. I focus on my issues instead of on Christ.
This Sunday I am preaching on 2 Corinthians 12:1-10. In this passage Paul discusses the thorn in his side that constantly reminds him of his weakness. But in verse 9 the Lord tells him “my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Only when we are honest about our brokenness can we lead others to Christ and not ourselves. As I think about pursuing ministry I need to remember that it is okay to be broken, it is okay to have problems. There is not an elite standard which I have to meet in order to be in the ministry. It is God who works in our weakness.
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