Census

Lev 27:34-Num 1:19         10/6/2017

Each man capable of military service is registered individually.

Everyone who is capable needs to make their abilities available to the community for the good of the community.

It is so easy to get caught up in the idea that my gifts and talents are mine exclusively – that I don’t need to share them. But the idea of authentic community is based on the common relationship of many individual people with God. So our individual responsibility is that we share one with another because of our common experience of God.

Responsibility.

To be a part of this community means the willingness and determination to build up the community.  This is non-optional.

There is no actual, saving relationship with God that is indifferent to His community.

What you have to offer is unique to you. Only you could give it.

Which means that you must give it; not out of a sense of duty or obligation – even though this sensibility is valid.

You must give it because your gifts and talents are your unique expression of love for others – it is in this that you have the hope of fulfillment and the satisfaction of your potential.

Today, find a moment to embrace this possibility as you serve your brother.