By Lois Hewitt

Many times we think of doing God’s work as actual physical work.  Feeding the hungry, warming the cold, healing the sick and other acts of selflessness.  Acts that require a physical sacrifice.

We think the words we say cannot possibly be God’s work.  Working in a soup kitchen is definitely more work than saying an encouraging word, isn’t it?

I do not believe that is always the case. We are called to the Great Commission (Matthew 28). Where the resurrected Jesus calls His disciples to take the Gospel to the nations (the condensed version).  To me that sounds like a huge endeavor. And I tend to feel guilty as I am not up to that task.

But here is the beauty part.  There will be some who run into battle and there will be some who stay behind and take care of others.  Both are equally necessary.

All my adult life, I have felt like the man behind the curtain.  Pulling strings, taking care of those things most never notice and helping to keep it organized. Most of my life, in doing these things, I have felt less useful in God’s Kingdom.  I constantly question my value.

But God doesn’t question my value or yours. He knows we are all called to different duties.  As Christians, we are ALL warriors. It is just that our battles are different. 

You may be furthering the Kingdom by some generous act of selflessness or you may say an encouraging word to someone you do not even know…your kindness may be the only kindness they see today.  In that light you can, hopefully see, that no matter the perceived size of the work, it all matters when done in the spirit of God.

Kindness is kindness no matter the size of the gesture.  I think too many Christians, myself included, feel less valuable, less necessary.

That is why Jesus uses the illustration of all the body parts working together to make the body function. He explains how, in 1 Corinthians 12, one part of the body is not more important than another. All the parts are needed in order to make the whole work.

If you are feeling not as worthy today, please allow me to encourage you. If you have a heart toward God, you are already worthy. And if you take whatever skills you have, forget measuring and comparing, and do your best to show others God’s love, then you are fulfilling God’s word.

You may even find your gifts grow.  Just remember this is not a competition.  We cannot demonstrate our worthiness through just good works. We must also have that ever important relationship with Jesus. He will then show you the way.

Please do not ever discount the importance of a kind word, a gentle hug or a smile to someone who is in need. Saying a prayer is the strongest of all acts.

We may think it what we do is unimportant. But if you are staying true to God’s word and are faithful to Him, you are a true warrior.