Tables and Chairs

So here I sit, thinking back on the past couple of weeks...
     Christmas Parties
          Putting together shoe boxes
               Convoy of Hope
it has been a fun, busy, humbling past couple of weeks.

Last night was our youth group Christmas party. It was a lot of fun, and we had a good turn out.  Gifts were given, laughs were shared, and a air hockey champion was crowned.  During the middle of the night, I noticed the trash was full so I took it and started heading outside to empty it.  As I was walking outside, it hit me, 'this is the very thing we have came here for...to serve'.  It made me think back to all the tables and chairs I have moved, put up, taken down over the past couple of weeks for all the parties and things.  As a minister, it is our job to serve God, and serve others...right?  I mean isn't that what we are here for?  Even if you are not a minister, aren't you here to serve God and serve others?  In ministry certain things need to be done to get ready for certain events....clean, plan, organize, move tables and chairs.  I mean, moving tables and chairs is never fun but its one of those things that just need to be done.

 "In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you.  If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well.  If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly". - Romans 12:6-8

One part I want to point out, Paul is saying...if you have the ability to set up tables and chairs...which is 99.9% of us...and if it needs to be done....then set up those tables and chairs.  But it continues and says...do it gladly...
Jesus didnt come to this earth to be served but to serve.  We are suppose to reflect Jesus...are we not?  If Jesus had to set up tables and chairs (metaphorically), why shouldn't we?  All of this to say...we are here to serve...if something needs to be done...I believe we should be asking...what can I do to help...