I had an interesting experience today with a person I would consider an outstanding leader in our community. It's not just the fact that he's been successful in business and some of his other ventures, but it's the clear understanding he has of exercising his leadership gifts with responsibility and consistent passion.
This is something that I think we could all learn from. We tend to be tentative at times about our gifts because we don't want to feel like we're thrusting ourselves upon people or come across as being proud or arrogant. (Neither of these would please the Lord!)
On the other hand, to hold back ideas because we fear that we'll be misunderstood and thereby cause someone to take offense, does not allow the body of Christ to grow the way it could!
That's why Paul was so adamant in his writings that each part has a specific role and must be exercised if the body is to grow into complete health.
And so whatever you think your gift might be, exercise it with passion and focus. Don't be afraid to make yourself available and, with submission and a servant's heart, exercise your gift to it's fullest. You'll build up the body of Christ in a way that will bless both you and the church or ministry that you serve!
Blessings,
Dr. Jay
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