Job vs Ministry

Some people have a JOB in the church,
others involve themselves in a MINISTRY.

If you quit because somebody criticized you, it was a JOB.
If you keep on serving, it's a MINISTRY.

If you quit because no one praised you or thanked you, it was a JOB.
If you stay with it even though nobody recognizes your efforts, it is a MINISTRY.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

If you are doing it just because no one else will, it's a JOB.
If you are doing it to serve the Lord, it's a MINISTRY.

If you'll do it only as long as it does not interfere with your other activities, it's a JOB.
If you are committed to stay with it even when it means letting go of other things, it's a MINISTRY.

It's hard to get excited about a JOB.
It's almost impossible not to be excited about a MINISTRY!

If our concern is success, it's a JOB.
If our concern is faithfulness, it's a MINISTRY.

An average church is filled with people doing JOBS.
A great and growing church is filled with people involved in MINISTRY.

Where do we fit in? What about us?

If God calls you to a MINISTRY, don't treat it like a JOB.
If you have a JOB, give it up and find a MINISTRY.

God does not want us feeling stuck with a JOB, but excited and faithful to Him in a MINISTRY.

Matthew 25:21
His Lord said to him, "Well done, good and faithful servant; you are faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord."