TOWEL

Jesus unapologetically and with no uncertainty whatsoever calls every one of His devoted followers to acts of servanthood. He says, ‘I want it to be a distinctive of those who bear My name. I’m asking My followers to look beyond their own petty concerns about status and titles and positions and wants and desires and turfs and preferences and what WE need -- and take up a towel.’

Because this is one of the most important decisions we’re going to make in our lives here on Earth. Are we going to keep looking for ways and shortcuts to gain the all-American dream of more money, more power, more applause, more fame, whatever it is? Do we think if we can just successfully gamble on the right box or curtain and ultimately get more, more, more, more, that we’ll feel blessed and live with a greater sense of inner satisfaction and peace and fulfillment? Is it more likely to come through those things?

Or is it more likely to come through towel bearing? This is fundamentally one of the most important questions we will ever ask ourselves or resolve in our spirits.

We have some amazing volunteers who serve at KFA. I am thankful every single day for each of them. They serve with boundless joy and hopeful energy. The Kingdom of God cannot advance thru the efforts of paid church staff alone. There is a ceiling on what they can accomplish. The church is the hope of the world, but that hope rests on the willingness of people who will allow themselves to be mobilized and used by God with great enthusiasm.

One of the official purposes of KFA is ENTHUSIASTIC SERVICE. It’s taken from Colossians 3:23 where Paul says - “Whatever you do, do it with all your heart, as working for the Lord and not for men.”

WIthout the volunteers, countless wounds would not be tended, grieving and hurting people would not be comforted, broken marriages would not be restored, lonely people would not be embraced, students would not be nurtured, cups of cold water would never be offered in Jesus’ name. Not without the volunteers.

Thank you for serving.

And be blessed.