Some Do Most
Good Morning,
We have all heard the statistic that 10% of the people do 90% of the work in a church, and often, the same is true in a community. I do not know if the numbers are correct, but the principle is true. Most people do not accomplish the majority of the work.
In a church, if we start to plan with the idea that "If everyone did this, then we could all accomplish that” it is hopeful, but vain thinking. Do not get your hopes up; nor should you be discouraged about the truth. The fact remains that life has injustices, hurt, and difficulties. Settle the thought into your mind to be one of those people who gets jobs done; let the rest stand idly by and achieve little or nothing. See that you succeed yourself or at least give it your all.
Remember the battle in which Sisera fought and died: a few comments were recorded to remind us of the simple lesson that "some do most."
Judges 5:17 “Gilead abode beyond Jordan: and why did Dan remain in ships? Asher continued on the sea shore, and abode in his breaches.”
These guys stayed at a safe distance and waited.
vs. 18 “Zebulun and Naphtali were a people that jeoparded their lives unto the death in the high places of the field.”
Zebulun and Naphtali gave their all —and God DID notice.
vs. 20 “They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera.”
vs. 23 “Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the LORD, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to the help of the LORD, to the help of the LORD against the mighty.”
God got involved in the fight by using the stars. God helped by commanding the stars in their courses to fight. God pronounced a curse on those who did not run to the fight. We understand that God could have won any battle on His own, but when God wants us to help, why do we have a problem? Remember the tribes about to enter Canaan and the desire some had to stay behind? The reply of Moses was clear:
Numbers 32:6 ”And Moses said unto the children of Gad and to the children of Reuben, Shall your brethren go to war, and shall ye sit here?”
After agreeing to go and fight, Moses responded:
vs. 23 “But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out.”
The fact that most people will not give their all or risk a dangerous, self-sacrificing battle is obvious. Most people will not go soul winning. Most people will not run a bus route. Most people will not teach a Sunday school class. Most people will not go to the mission field to start churches. Most people will not start a church; they would rather have a paid position in a church that another pastor ran the risk to establish.
The fact that most people will not participate in the work does not give us reason not to try. We just need to keep our eyes on the Lord and keep from allowing ourselves to become discouraged if we have no help.
In the story mentioned earlier, God helped, and Jael helped with her tent spike. Although it was a hard battle, the victory was won, and God received the glory. That is a successful day!
If it happens to be you doing the work, do it for God and His honor. If you have some help, rejoice; but do not let your happiness or your service of others rest on the participation of those around you — that is a formula for defeat. Go serve God; walk with God; enjoy the life God has given you, and look forward to the Judgment Seat because God always pays well!
Pastor Goddard