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Originally Posted by JorgeP
Fraternal greetings.
I would like to ask the brothers who have begun to work at the ministerial level, or in the service, or functioning as a Member of the one Body of Christ, or are exercising developing the spiritual gifts that the Lord gave them, if they could share their experiences of how they began practically the work or service that the Holy Spirit has called them?
To be more exact, in what practical way are they carrying it out? After spending time under the supply of various ministries including research and science, teaching, praise and music, service, preaching the gospel, building the Ekklesia among others, I feel that it is time for me to start working personally according to the function that the Lord has given me in an active way.
I am convinced that passively attending a Christian congregation and being there until the Lord returns is not for me. I need to get active and work or serve and put into action the grace that the Lord has given me. If there are brothers who have this feeling or call or those who are already doing it, please, I ask you to share your experiences at this time.
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JorgeP,
As believers, we were conditioned to believe that the traditional Christian “ministries” are the only path forward. We may have acquired a tendency to try to find a way to fit into the molds that exist.
On the other hand, in the gospels, Jesus told those who sought him out to “follow me”. Maybe you could start there. Suppose the Lord himself read the questions in your post, and replied to you. What do you think he might say? He might say “JorgeP??? Just follow me”! Or, He might say “what do you
want to do?” Or, “why don’t you invite someone you know for dinner, get to know them better?” Just be a friend…available…just listen to them. Don’t try to “fix” them, just listen to them and to the Lord, to see what He might say.
Or, you could tell Him you want to serve him, but you don’t know what to do. “Lord, what are you doing
today?” If you overthink “ministry”, you may not see so many opportunities right in front of you. Who knows where it might take you? Start your “ministry” today.
You’ve been addressing the “brothers.” I’m going to assume you don’t mean to exclude sisters from replying to your questions.
Nell