Take up Responsibility !

Call To Prayer 

Title: Take up Responsibility! 

By: Njuacha Hubert 

Date: 15/08/2022 

 “He replied, ‘I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what they have will be taken away. Luke 19:26 

We often admire people in great positions of service. Perhaps the lead pastor at a large congregation, perhaps the governor of a state, or perhaps the CEO at your work place or perhaps a renowned gospel artist. We often forget that alongside these honorable positions is great responsibility. Very often they didn’t randomly or suddenly rise to these heights of authority (exceptions are like where there is corruption over meritocracy). It took a process. It was a step-by-step ascension, climbing the ladder of authority and responsibility. And it is incredible to think about how little but very significant those first little steps were. You would hear stories of how Dangote used to sell sweets to his classmates in primary school. Or of how the general overseer of your church started as a street evangelist. If they who are great today didn’t start by taking up responsibility for little things, they would not have attracted or be able to handle the great things they handle today. This brings me to the topic of today. Taking up responsibility. 

In our opening verse Jesus narrated the parable of a man born into royalty and was about to go to a distant country to receive his kingdom and then return. He called together 10 servants and gave each of them money with the instruction to do business until his return. On his return, some presented the money they received with additional money generated. But this one servant came boldly and shamelessly and said “Master, here is your money. I wrapped it up in a scarf for safekeeping…”. Infact in other words he decided to do nothing. His master instructed that his own money be seized from him and given to those who made good use of theirs. The lord has given us all various talents which we are to use for service to each other. But people shy from taking up responsibility when they know they can do things. We are not talking of perfection here but that you know you can try. Well, not only do others miss out on your gift but you lose your chance to grow in your gifting. We have to step out and try. Perhaps there are not enough choristers in your church and you know you can sing one or two notes then why not join to sing instead of sitting back to criticize. As you take up responsibility you become more ready for greater responsibility. But if you keep shying from it. You remain in the same position (possibly regress as can be inferred from the opening verse). Of what use is it going back to God with many God-given talents untampered. Start serving today! It doesn’t have to be a million people. It can start from impacting 1 person.  

Prayer Point:  

We thank God for this word today. We pray we are all encouraged to take up responsibility and contribute our talents for the body of Christ.  

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