His Plan for His Work Includes You 1 Cor. 1:23-27

23 But we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 26 For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. 27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty. 1 Cor. 1:23-27

God’s Plan for Accomplishing His Work

God’s Plan = a place for everyone

God’s Plan for Accomplishing His Work God’s Plan = a place for everyone The plan is not for great, talented people

God’s Plan for Accomplishing His Work God’s Plan = a place for everyone The plan is not for great, talented people The plan is not for the rich, but for rich in faith

5 Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? James 2:5

God’s Plan for Accomplishing His Work God’s Plan = a place for everyone The plan is not for great, talented people The plan is not for the rich, but for rich in faith The plan includes you!

Causes of Lack of Involvement

Lack of desire--“If first there is a willing mind”

Causes of Lack of Involvement Lack of desire--“If first there is a willing mind” Lack of opportunity--“no one hired us!”

Causes of Lack of Involvement Lack of desire--“If first there is a willing mind” Lack of opportunity--“no one hired us!” Lack of self-esteem--“others are better”

Causes of Lack of Involvement Lack of desire--“If first there is a willing mind” Lack of opportunity--“no one hired us!” Lack of self-esteem--“others are better” “Better people” doing my work = less done

Causes of Lack of Involvement Lack of desire--“If first there is a willing mind” Lack of opportunity--“no one hired us!” Lack of self-esteem--“others are better” “Better people” doing my work = less done Fewer people working is NOT His plan

God’s Plan for Accomplishing His Work God’s Plan = a place for everyone God’s plan = no insignificant “jobs”

God’s Plan for Accomplishing His Work God’s Plan = a place for everyone God’s plan = no insignificant “jobs” No difference in a cup of cold water & a prophet

41 He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward. And he who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward. 42 And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward.“ Matt. 10:41-42

God’s Plan for Accomplishing His Work God’s Plan = a place for everyone God’s plan = no insignificant “jobs” No difference in a cup of cold water & a prophet No difference between five & one talent people

14 For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. Matt. 25:14-15

God’s Plan for Accomplishing His Work God’s Plan = a place for everyone God’s plan = no insignificant “jobs” No difference in a cup of cold water & a prophet No difference between five & one talent people David and the baggage handlers

21 Now David came to the two hundred men who had been so weary that they could not follow David, whom they also had made to stay at the Brook Besor. So they went out to meet David and to meet the people who were with him. And when David came near the people, he greeted them. 22 Then all the wicked and worthless men of those who went with David answered and said, "Because they did not go with us, we will not give them any of the spoil that we have recovered, except for every man's wife and children, that they may lead them away and depart." 23 But David said, "My brethren, you shall not do so with what the LORD has given us, who has preserved us and delivered into our hand the troop that came against us. 24 For who will heed you in this matter? But as his part is who goes down to the battle, so shall his part be who stays by the supplies; they shall share alike." 25 So it was, from that day forward; he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel to this day. 1 Sam. 30:21-25

God’s Plan for Accomplishing His Work God’s Plan = a place for everyone God’s plan = no insignificant “jobs” No difference in a cup of cold water & a prophet No difference between five & one talent people David and the baggage handlers Paul, the basket provider and the rope handlers

23 Now after many days were past, the Jews plotted to kill him. 24 But their plot became known to Saul. And they watched the gates day and night, to kill him. 25 Then the disciples took him by night and let him down through the wall in a large basket. Acts 9:23-25

God’s Plan for Accomplishing His Work God’s Plan = a place for everyone God’s plan = no insignificant “jobs” God’s plan = your labor is not in vain

Decide Today to Let God Use You

Believe in HimJohn 3:16

Decide Today to Let God Use You Believe in HimJohn 3:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30

Decide Today to Let God Use You Believe in HimJohn 3:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9

Decide Today to Let God Use You Believe in HimJohn 3:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16

Decide Today to Let God Use You Believe in HimJohn 3:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16 Added to His Kingdom, His Church

Decide Today to Let God Use You Believe in HimJohn 3:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16 Added to His Kingdom, His Church Be faithful until deathRev. 2:10