New Opportunities

Today is a new day. Yesterday someone offered me the opportunity to minister at their church. Funny how those outside can appreciate what God is doing in your life while those in your own church, the ministry you pay tithes to, do not readily acknowledge whats going on in your life. I choose not to be bitter about it because it is indeed a choice. We serve a big God who is able to work miracles. Also, just because we have a particular area of gifting doesn't always mean it is for this particular season. God can change up circumstances and situations to place you right where he wants us and where we can bring Him the most glory.

I guess it comes to recognizing why you possess a gift in the first place and a lot of times God has to work on us a lot - our motives, attitudes, way of thinking, how we deal with others - before He can use us to bring about the most good for His glory. Sometimes we get it twisted. We think we are more anointed, more knowledgeable than others and God has to bring us down a peg or two before we are placed in meaningful ministry - the ministry He has called us to. But I am glad for the opportunity to minister in another part of the vineyard. I just need to make sure I'm prepared and ready for what He wants to do through this open door.

Its also good to get out and see what others are doing in ministry. Sometimes we get so boxed into our own little world and never venture out beyond our home church. Its good to fellowship and see other perspectives and another way of doing things. Some people call it networking.... maybe so, but there is value in sharing. You can bounce ideas off others and see if you are balanced for kingdom work. Who knows... maybe there is a better idea than yours LOL! (okay mine).