We have a challenge with engaging volunteers for the work of ministry. This is not new. In the church as in the world, 80% of the work is often done by 20% of the workers. It seems that the church could be different.
• In the world, people want to be asked or told.
• Why do people wait to be asked or convinced to engage?
• In her commitment to Naomi, Ruth took the initiative to glean wheat in the fields for herself and Ruth. She did wait to be asked.
• Knowing our need to be reconciled to God, God descended to take on human form. God took the initiative.
What does it look like for us to take the initiative to commit to one another?
Our commitment to ‘withness’ like Christ becomes our witness for Christ.