The Importance of Involvement

I was reminded this morning of the importance of involvement and serving in the Body of Christ. 

Growing up in the same church from the time I was 9 until I turned 27, I became involved in serving when I was 12.  While there were brief moments when I was not involved due to my work schedule, for the most part I served at the church for 15 years.  In the process of serving, I was fulfilled.

Serving was not only emotionally satisfying, it was also where I built relationships.  Every Wednesday evening, Sherry and I would chat between activities with the children.  Before I knew it, we were fairly close.  A few times a month, I would play bass with the girls for worship.  Before I knew it, we would be looking for each other on Sunday mornings.

A few months ago, through a series of events and circumstances, I have been looking for a church to call home.  And this morning, it hit me: the reason why I don't feel "at home" in the churches I've visited is quite simply because I am not involved.  I haven't invested myself in a home group and I haven't served inside the church either.

Serving and using my strengths will provide me with the opportunity to connect with other members of the church and begin to fulfill my purpose in the Body of Christ.  After all, isn't that what we were called for?