The familiar words of Ecclesiastes 9:10 remind us to serve God with all our strength, "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might." I remember reading of a small boy who came home from school all excited. He told he mother that he had tried out for a part in his first grade play, and he had gotten a part. When she asked him what was his part, he said, "I get to sit in the audience and clap and cheer!" We can learn two things from that little boy:
- First, it is important to have people who clap and cheer. Those who encourage and support are just as important as those who may have "bigger" parts.
- Second, if your gift is to clap and cheer, then you must do that enthusiastically and with all your might!
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the grave, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.Whatever our task is in building up the body of Christ, we had better get busy doing it for the time is coming when there will be no more work. Whatever it is that God is calling you to do or to be in His kingdom, stop putting it off! We need people who clap and cheer alright, but we need them to start doing so NOW!
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Leading by example remains the most effective way to lead.
Clapping and cheering when we see others doing well remains the most evocative way to encourage the leaders of any play. When we can do that everyday. . . someone has been doing a good job.
Sometimes it may be necessary to whisper in an ear and give some constructive criticism; it might be a good idea to take someone who agrees with your perspective when you are doing that.
Build on what is true and keep in mind that every false way leads us as a group and individually to be a part of that which is doomed, towards the way of destruction!
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