POSTPONEMENT

Romans 12:4 – 13


Many years ago, I was sitting in a darkened barroom having an adult beverage, when I noticed that on the wall was a poster for the international procrastination society. The poster claimed that membership in the society was only $5.00 per year, and that the annual 4'th of July picnic would be held on November 14'th.
Reports say that usually 95% of church members wait for someone else to get the ball rolling.
We all have talents that can be used for God, in all areas of church life. So why do we wait?
Are we postponing our work for God?

6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith.
7 If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;
8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

With these different gifts, all of which are equally important, you'd think that we would plunge head on, springing into action. Perhaps “springing into action” is not the correct term due to the procrastination percentages. Let's not wait to act people. We have the talent, and we should do all things whether in thought or deed in the name of Jesus, thereby giving glory to the Father through His name. So, why do we hang around not giving glory to God?

10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.
11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
13 Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.


Zeal means an ardent pursuit of something. If we follow this prospect, then it becomes impossible to postpone our actions for the church.
Get on out there!
We each have the ability to serve. So get to the serving y'all.