A man told Jesus, “Teacher, tell my brother
to divide the family inheritance with me” (Luke 12:13). He was trying to give Jesus
a job that His Father hadn’t called to do.
Jesus could have told him, “Okay, I’ll be
glad to add another item to my plate. I’m already a counselor, teacher,
physician, and miracle worker. I’ll just add lawyer to my list of duties
because I don’t have the courage to tell you No.”
Instead of saying that He replied, “Man, who
appointed Me a judge or arbiter over you?” (Luke 12:14) Sounds a little bit rude, doesn’t it? But
Jesus refused to take on a responsibility that His Father hadn’t given Him. And
this is a teachable moment for us. If we are busy doing things that God HASN’T called
us to do, then we won’t have time to do what He DOES want us to do.
Many people take on responsibilities at
church—not because God wants them to do it, but because someone pressured them
into doing it and they didn’t have the courage to say no.
Whenever someone tries to give you a task, ask
the Lord if it is something He wants you to do. If He says yes, then do it
joyfully. If He says no, then learn to say no. And don’t feel guilty either.
Making Life Count Ministries
P.O. Box 680174
Prattville, Alabama 36068-0174
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discipleship ministry.
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