Are you in the Mix?

The Church I attend had a Christmas program meeting after Church one Sunday. We discussed who was playing in the band, who would be running media, who would be running lights and yes, who would be running sound. It was determined that I would not be running sound. Although I was not running sound I quickly volunteered to do anything. Whatever needed to be done I was willing to help. I just wanted to be, "in the mix". The mix you may ask? Well,"in the mix" is a term used by sound people to describe each part of the production. For example; Drums, guitar, bass, keys, and vocals they all have a purpose and they all must work together to make one beautiful sound.
The mix has very important purposes. First and most important it that it unites all the instruments and vocals for one purpose. The next thing about the mix is that it provides balance. Next the mix it enhances an individual without singling out the others. As you can see the mix is about being involved. It is about being a part of something weather your part is great or small, because in the end you are there for one purpose. So as God's servants lead in song the praises to the Lord of Lords and King of Kings it is done with one voice with those who came to worship Jesus who is worthy of our praise.

What is your gift? What is your Talent? What is your part in God's plan? God has given us all gifts and talents to be used for His glory. So what is your part in the mix of Christian life? What is your part of the mix in the Church you attend? So many Christians do not use their gift/talent. They come they feed at the Lord's table but never come and worship God as a servant. Jesus came to earth and lived His live as an servant.  (Jn.13:15)  If we are going to claim the name of Christian we need to follow the example of Jesus. Maybe as you read this you are thinking I do not play an instrument or would anyone want to hear me sing. Can you talk? Can you say Hi? maybe you can be a greeter, parking Lot attendant, or maybe a Sunday school teacher. There are plenty of thing you can do in the church you attend. I know in our church we want some to just serve once a month. Once a month and you can be in the mix.

Remember no one person is greater than another and no gift is better than another. They and we must all work together for God's glory. (1Cor. 12:12-31) Most coaches will tell you a team is as strong as it's weakest member. Are you the weakest member? You just might be. Ever thought that your gift or talent is that special something that the Lord needs to make that extra difference, but if your not in the mix you will never know til you get to heaven and we give account of our lives. You ever hear a local band and thought wow there is something missing. Ever look at a painting and thought something is missing. Well that is what God is saying when His children are not serving. Look at this church, it is really good and making a difference for My kingdom, but there is something missing. I am not sure what your talent is but when I got off my duff and jumped into the mix. My life changed. I started to see thing that mattered to God and less of what mattered to me.

So as for me I want to be in the mix. I am not gonna lie and say it didn't bother me when I didn't get picked for the Christmas program, but I am not gonna cry and sit on the bench. I am gonna find something to do. I am gonna throw myself into the mix somewhere else and besides it isn't about me. This is about God's message for His glory not mine. So I hope you will continue to follow me as we keep Staring at Lines.