“Contributing to the Mission of Jesus”

An encouragement and a lesson from Will:

If you know Will, you have seen the truth of Ephesians 4:7 at work. Paul writes to the Ephesians, “But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift.”

The grace and gifting of Christ is very evident in Will’s life. Will is a senior in high school from my former church. He also has Down syndrome. When we were still at Redeemer Ada, I could always count on Will coming up to encourage, hug, or just simply talk about our common love for food.

He exudes a love and joy that leads to a desire for service and mission. This was apparent in his consistent desire to help others and serve in the church.

A few weeks ago, I received the attached letter in the mail from Will with a gift for Redeemer Ann Arbor.

It was one of the most encouraging things that has happened in our time of church planting.

Will wanted to do his part to “contribute” to God’s ministry in Ann Arbor.

So, what an encouragement to us! But, also, what a lesson for us!

Where do you “contribute” in Christ’s kingdom? I’m not talking about just money. Will serves as an example of giving what he had to benefit Christ’s cause. I think he gives us a great example. Christ gives gifts to his church for the building up and expanding of his church. If we withhold the gifts and graces he has given us, it impacts the whole body. Will did/does his part. Have you?