The first chapter I read, How to be the Greatest in God's Kingdom/ Understanding the Value of Servanthood by Byron D. August, was about serving in the workplace. I thought it would discuss reaching lost coworkers, but it didn’t. It talked about how I should behave while at work! I was glad to know I’m a good worker and positive Christian role model.
One paragraph that I have meditated on for weeks since reading the book is when Mr. August says, “They should not have to look after the company when you are around. When you are on the job, the boss or owner should be able to sleep at night. They should know that you will do your job and take care of the company as well or better than they would. They should be able to leave at a moment’s notice without the company missing a beat. The company should stay on course of success with you at the helm.”
I also had to ponder what Mr. August said about people being more willing to give up their money than their time. I try to give both, but I give more of my time. It’s not
because I don’t have money, but because I allow the Holy Spirit to
minister to me on what a person needs.
The second thing I meditated on
was the statement that many people serve in the ministry because they want to
be seen by everyone. I thought about that because the Bible tells us to check
ourselves against the scriptures. I’ve
always been meek and humble when it came to the things of God, and I know I’m more of a behind-the-scenes person, so I know that my motive for serving in the kingdom is not to win a
popularity contest.
The last thing I want to discuss is Mr. August's statement that many people do not realize that those in
ministry may also have another career. We assume pastors
spend all their time studying the Word and praying in the spirit. We don’t
stop to think that they may have two callings: one natural and one spiritual.
And that maybe both are to be used for God’s purpose.
A librarian can be a Sunday school teacher for the kingdom by day, an author/journalist can be the church announcement writer by day, or a librarian can also be the church housekeeper, or an author/journalist can be a demon chaser by day.
I read that 5 percent of church members do 90 percent of the work. It shouldn’t be like this. When I decided to get involved in the church and stop being a bench warmer, I put
my hands on whatever was needed. Why aren’t we, as Christians, willing to get more involved in the ministry? Why aren’t we willing to help hold up the
pastor’s hands? One reason is that we don’t know how much help is needed.
In closing, I enjoyed the book, and Mr. August provided much insight into what I need to do to be a godly servant.
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