The problem with truisms is that they are generally only
half true. Take "anything worth doing is worth doing well". Maybe you've
considered that one as you've pondered how to give your time and talents to the
church in 2008. Good. Everything we do should be done to the glory of God. But
"anything worth doing is worth doing well" is really a half-truism. The other
half might say "anything worth doing is worth doing poorly" and it would be
just as true.
What I mean
is this – when we become part of the body of Christ we make ourselves
vulnerable. If I spend enough time with any group of people, I inevitably make
an absolute idiot of myself. Especially
if I'm being honest about my sins and struggles and needs, and being honestly
interested in the sins and struggles and needs of others. But that's what God
calls me to do.
"God opposes the proud but gives grace to the
humble" (James 4:6). So be humble enough to do the things God calls you to do –
even the ones in which your skills could use improving.
Next
Sunday, introduce yourself to a guest, even if you're a lousy
conversationalist. Sing out during worship, even if you can't hold a note.
Attend a small group and contribute to the discussion, even if it's your first
time discussing the Bible since childhood Sunday School.
Yes, you'll
fail horrendously sometimes. But after you fall on your face, fall on your
knees, pray, and try again. Maybe the reason Christ washed his disciples feet
is because they were always putting them into their mouths.
Anything
worth doing is worth doing poorly – that God might give us the grace to do it
well.
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