The Bible says in Luke 16:10-12, "He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.... And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?"

One of the hardest challenges in the church is to get members involved in serving others.

"Speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head - Christ...from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love." Ephesians 4:15-16.

God has given the church spiritual gifts. He needs your abilities to help others. God works through man. That is why He has blessed you. There is something you can do in your church to help others. You have no problem giving all of your skills to a boss or a company, so why should you hold back on serving others in the household of God?

The greatest ability is dependability. Jesus taught us in the Word that greatness is locked in your ability to help others. True Servanthood is, "The greatest in the Kingdom of God is a servant." Mark 9:33-35. In Psalm 92:12-13, "Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God." The church is the incubator for your success and the greenhouse of your productivity.

On the day of Pentecost, in Acts 2, everyone was in one accord in one place in the upper room. They sensed the purpose of community, inspired by teamwork sanctioned by the breath of God through His Holy Spirit. God multiplied them and blessed those who were willing to work together.

Pastors need their members to get involved in helping others, sheep helping sheep. The Apostles, in Acts 5, were distracted in their purpose to evangelize new souls. They looked out amongst the church and found some faithful people willing to help serve others.

You want so much more in life, but are you willing to pay the price? Stop short-changing God, and shortchanging your blessing by holding back. God has graced you with a gift to give to the family of God where you are called to serve.

Can we depend on you? Are you willing to carry your share of the load in the local church? Your ability to be dependable in serving the needs of others is necessary for the church to grow and prosper in this earth for heaven's sake.

The founder and pastor of New Destiny Christian Center, located in Apopka, Fl, Dr. Zachery Tims, Jr. is the author of "It's Never Too Late," through Charisma House Publications. His ministry can be seen worldwide in over 100 million homes daily through both radio and television broadcasts. For more information on Dr. Tims Jr., log onto www.ztims.com. *Dr. Zachery Tims, Jr. is a 2009 StreamingFaith.com Guest Columnist.

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