A few days ago I was watching a video of a successful worship ministry. It was really fantastic and full of life, passion and a strong anointing of God. Now, as a Worship and Creative Arts Pastor for 15 years,
I stand up and take notice when I see people pouring their hearts out and adoring their awesome God.
Unfortunately, I soon went from exaltation to minor depression (anyone else with an artsy personality?) as I saw elements of their ministry that were not in mine. Fortunately, this didn't last long as the Lord revealed to me a marvelous truth that brought renewed passion and a peace to my soul.
Psalm 139:13,14 is so beautiful it bears repeated meditation. "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made..."
We are crafted by God. We are His "workmanship". He has thought specifically about us and created us to be an amazing work of art. Then, if that wasn't enough, as a believer in Jesus Christ He has given us spiritual gifts. These things are supernatural and draw others to Jesus.
God desires for us to flourish in who He created us to be. To listen to His voice, then obey Him with all that we are. Not to worry or fret about what we can't do, but to be that person that He "knit together". We will see the beauty in life as we listen to Him and allow Jesus to bring harmony to our world and people are brought closer to Jesus.
So, I guess I'll continue to minister with all my might with the gifts He has already given me. To recognize and feed into the incredible people I work with whom He has also "fearfully and wonderfully" made.
Are you drowning in the sea of frustration? I think I've found a life raft for you. His name is Jesus, and "His works are wonderful. I know that full well."
About Me
- Roger Hutley
- Roger has been the Worship and Creative Arts Pastor at Bethel Church at Vista Pointe since 2003. Through his 15 years of full time music ministry, Roger has written many songs for worship and various musicals. He has also written or co-written more than 20 dramatic musicals during his ministry. He has a passion to see artistic people thrive in their God given creativity, and that all people may know Jesus Christ, in a deep, personal way.
Wonderfully expressed pastor Roger, I love anything out of Psalms, especially though what you shared here.
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