Today is Work Day at my church. The guys meet and power wash the building, do a little painting, whatever needs to be done. I’m getting ready to head over there. Since I hurt my knee I’m not particularly helpful or handy with much but I can talk to the guys, encourage them or something. I will try not to get in the way.
Having reduced capacity sucks. But it’s not the same as having no capacity. In our spiritual lives, we often operate under the assumption that we don’t really have the capacity to make much of a difference. We can’t preach. We freeze up when we try to talk about Jesus. Our example doesn’t always inspire. The last Kairos weekend I felt kind of that way. I brought a wheel chair, although I don’t normally use one, because it was a long walk from the parking lot to the education building at main. Casey took on the job of wheeling there and back. I almost backed out a couple of times because I felt like more of a burden than a help.
It turned out to be the most productive Kairos I’ve ever personally had. The guys sitting on either side of me had great experiences and I got the chance to lead one of them to the Lord.
Every day is work day. Don’t judge your capacity. It is not about what we can do. It’s about what He can do through us. The more useless we appear, the greater His glory. It doesn’t look like I’ll be very helpful. In fact, it’s raining “cats and dogs.” Maybe nothing will get accomplished.
I’m going anyway. It’s work day. TIme to get to work.
Have a great day.
Nick
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