One of our church members recently retired from the county after more than three decades. That person worked with the same judge throughout their career. Along with another retiring employee, our church member spoke a few words about working for the county and what they looked forward to next.
Then the retiring judge spoke. She, of course, had a lot to say about her work, but she mentioned her staff a lot. In particular, she talked about the kind of person our church member was. It was obvious, their work was important, but who they were was just as meaningful.
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| I stole this picture from one of our church member's Facebook post. |
We often limit where we can truly serve God. That is, if we want to serve God, it has to be in the church, we think. To be sure, folding bulletins and being a Sunday greeter is a witness. We need Sunday school teachers and other church leaders to focus on the work the church senses it needs to accomplish.
But the world needs our witness away from our worship gatherings, too. And when we pursue God's glory in all we do, our ministry isn't limited to Sunday mornings or to our church's address.
The way that judge spoke about our church member was a blessing to me. That person's life gave God glory, even if it didn't use those words. And I think that's something we need to recognize more. Something we should celebrate.
Stay blessed...john
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