READ: Colossians 3:5-17
Did you know that you are a minister?
Sure, you may never perform a wedding ceremony, preach a sermon, or wear one of those white collars around your neck. However, the Bible teaches that you have a pastoral job description. You are called to celebrate Jesus loudly. You are called to lead people passionately. You are called to love people unapologetically. As the ancient church exploded in growth, it wasn’t because of skilled preachers or pastors. It was because of passionate people. We share in the same calling 2,000 years later.
The Apostle Paul penned this letter to the Colossians to help the ancient church understand their function as followers of Jesus. Paul says that “Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (3:17).
I love the first word of this verse – whatever. Paul is saying that you don’t have to lead a church to be a minister. Whatever you do in life, do it in the name of Jesus. That’s your ministry. Whether it’s playing football, creating a painting, taking out the garbage, or cooking an omelette, it’s all ministry — if you do it for Jesus.
This makes all tasks meaningful, even those that seem mediocre or menial. As a Christian, it’s impossible to be insignificant. Everything you do carries great significance because your calling is significant.