The joy of serving!
If I were to spend the rest of my time with this article writing about the joy of serving I really don't believe the page could hold all the information.
For many in the church today they feel as though they have nothing to offer so they stand back and let others take the role of servant.
Listen you have a lot to offer!!
The first thing you need to do is look deep inside your heart and ask the Lord what He would have you do!
Now that's not as hard as some people would try to make it out.
Simply ask the Lord in a time of personal reflection what He wants you to do.
Here's why.
There is no need trying to do something that the Lord does not want you involved in.
Does that make sense.
The most miserable people are those who are trying to be something they're not and trying to do something they've not been called to do.
Watch this.
If there is one thing the church has an overabundance of it would have to be leaders.
Now I am not anti-leader. The church needs such people.
Yet the one thing we most certainly need more of would be people who are willing to serve and do what needs to be done.
I want to give you an example.
I have noticed in recent weeks some smiling faces looking back at me from the congregation.
How about stand at the door and smile at those who are worshipping with us for the very first time.
Let them know before they ever come through the door that they have arrived at a place where they are going to be loved simply for who they are.
Everyone is worthy to be loved!!! Can I get an A-men???
Church is not difficult; it's made difficult by difficult people.
Yet, with the good we also have to take the bad.
You know the grace of God has the power to change the baddest of the bad into something wonderful.
Don't believe it?
You need to hear my story.
I could tell you all about the bad things I used to do; however, I would much rather tell you about the person I am now since the grace of God was poured out on my life.
A sinner saved by grace set apart in service.
That's me!!!
It's my prayer that God will continue to open doors for all of us to serve Him in new and exciting ways to recharge our spirits and remind us what a privilege it is to serve in the Lord's vineyard.
Pastor, I would love to serve in some way but I'm a little bit too shy.
I've got an idea that will put you to good use.
Can you pray!
Would you be willing to stand in the gap on behalf of someone?
Would you be willing to go before the Lord and seek a miracle on behalf of someone who stands in need of one?
Would you be willing to pray for the life of Emerald Baptist Church that we might flourish to be what God intends us to be?
If you have answered yes then you are prepared to be a servant.
See, I told you it was not as difficult as you thought!
We will talk more about this in the coming weeks.
I hope to see all of you on Wednesday. I am going to share with you from one of my favorite verses.
You will have to be in attendance to find out.
Love you guys, I know I don't tell you that nearly enough but please don't ever doubt it.  
May the blessing of God rest upon all of you as you strive to serve Him each day.
"It's time to stop talking about it and start doing it."
Let's get it done for the glory of God
  Jesus loves you and so do we at Emerald.
 Sincerely Preacher Curt
Feel free to drop me an email at:
pastor@emeraldbaptistchurch.com
I would love to hear from you.