Brokenness

Two believers “ministries” may appear similar to the undiscerning observer. What motivates the two believers however may flow from diametrically different stimulus. The first believer may be seeking recognition of his peers, trying to earn Gods approval, or trying to convince himself/herself of their own self worth. The second believer may simply want to obey the leadership of their Master and is content to work in the shadows apart of any recognition.

Matthew (chap. 6) relates Jesus’ dialogue about those who “have their reward in full”. If recognition is what we seek it (recognition) becomes the sum total of what we get. The unseen/unimagined treasure of His Reward is lost/traded for the quick pleasure of present gratification. Those of us (and the inclusive pronoun was purposely chosen) who struggle with the need for visibility must die a slow death. To all of you mature believers who labor selflessly in the shadows: thank you for your example of Brokenness.