Be Content With What You Have

I was talking with a friend last night about a past situation at church that is bothering him quite severely. It crowds out the things that he should be thinking or praying about at times (Phil. 4:8). My counsel to him was to look at the good things that are going on in the life of the Body.

• We have reunited in the bond of Christ with a number of believers. Some, of whom, I never thought we would have fellowship in Christ with again
• There is a pervasive atmosphere of love, care, grace, mercy, and freedom flowing throughout the whole Body
• The AWANA ministry is flourishing, with many new children hearing and responding to the good news about Jesus Christ
• Evangelism is happening, with many non-believers hearing the Word of God concerning salvation
• A brother is able to use and sharpen his gifts, including teaching the Word and the gift of administration
  
• "Stuff" is getting done without scolding, nagging, micromanaging, or ADMONITION from the pulpit
• We are able to focus on ministering to our brothers around the world through mission organizations, instead of worrying about building an edifice to our personal glory

We have many responsibilities to accomplish as a Body. One of them is NOT to worry about what God has promised to take care of. We need to strive to bring Him glory in all that we do and let him take care of that which is now outside of our scope.

For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory forever (Rom 11:36).

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God (1 Cor 10:31).