by Macy Johnson
“But in fact God has arranged the parts
in the body,
every one of them, just as he wanted
them to be.”
(1 Corinthians 12:18 NIV)
Sometimes I
have to back off and let others fill in the gaps I leave behind. I remind
myself I cannot be everything to everyone. It is good to be a cheerleader in
the background and encourage others in their service.
One of our
local musicians was an exceptional pianist. Under the leadership of the high school
choral director, who was also our church choir director, the young man
flourished. I felt the Holy Spirit nudge me to allow the talented young man to
step in and hone his skills. His talent was the impetus for me to step back and
take a break from the church pianist position for a while. Three years later,
when he received a more lucrative church position, he resigned and I graciously
accepted the position again as pianist at the First United Methodist Church of
Madison, Georgia.
I have
discovered the works of Jesus often generate a nobler impact if I move out of
the way. Maybe I don’t notice the up-and-coming talent or gifted brother or
sister, but Jesus has trained them as my replacement. He lets me know when it
is time to step away and let others serve.
And in the
same way, I know God prepares me to step into new positions and opportunities
of service. I dare not try to force my way in. In both instances of being hired
as the church pianist, I received phone calls offering me the position. Things
work out better when I don’t seek them but wait on God’s perfect timing.
I will humbly
step aside and/or up when the time comes and the Spirit leads me. I hope you
will, too!
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