Mark 10:45
45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
We as believers need to just pause for a moment and examine whether we are actually fulfilling the call to work, because ministry is work. Work that must be done, by all who claim they have been called and are followers of Christ. Preach, yes, to teach yes, but we have also been called to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth: Matthew 5:13, Mattew 5:14 and to be witnesses. All of these mandates call for sacrifices of our time, talents, energy, money and other resources as well. But most of all a life of example in our work ethics, character, and loving our savior enough to be a doer of whatever is needed to build and glorify him.
In Mark 8:34 Jesus states that the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” I believe that is the attitude we should have when it comes to serving each other. No, our mission is not to give our lives as ransom, but it is to give assistance or aid to those God allows us to come into contact with. It does not have to be limited to our titles, position, or social status. Whether it sounds deep or not, we are “Called To Serve” in whatever capacity is needed in ministry.
“National Theme: Answering The Call
Acts 16:9
9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, come over into Macedonia, and help us.