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The Ministry of Blogging
This time of the year, around the Biblical (Jewish) new year, I usually take some time to consider what I am doing and what I’m involved in, particularly in the way of ministry. The process started two weekends ago at a church men’s retreat. I received some very useful words and a number of insightful prayers during that weekend. I came away encouraged and believing that the Lord was still calling me to participate in blogging as a form of ministry.
A couple of days ago I read an interesting article by Rich Tatum on ‘Blogging as a ministry’, and challenged other Pentecostals and Charismatics to participate. He shares his one year experience of blogging along with a number of good insights.
I started blogging 7 months ago. It all began with some clear inspiration that I received while worshipping on March 5. It was a call to ministry on the web. The initial idea was to teach a Bible study and answer Bible questions on the internet, my first blog- ANSWERS For The Faith was born that very day.
Soon I was caught up in blogging and spending hours reading and commenting on other blogs. I realize now that it became a hobby, and the ministry aspect was diminished in the process. My experience parallels some of what Carl of Revival Blog cites in his post: What I Learned in My Year of Blogging, a very helpful article for me. It helped me to put things in perspective and make some needed adjustments. Actually, the Holy Spirit used it to get me back on track.
There are many times when I ask the Lord what I am doing here? Is this helping or blessing anyone? What I hear back from him is this: You must learn to trust in me and be more humble in the process. Amen.
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Posted: October 5th, 2006 under Blogging, Ministry.
Comments
Comment from Michael
Time May 24, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Thanks for the encouragement JC, with all my hacking problems lately I really needed it.
Michael
Comment from JC Smith
Time May 23, 2008 at 8:33 am
Hi Michael.
You are always doing something. I remember in the beginning of my ministry, no one showed up for meetings. I was 21 or 22 or so and no one had heard of me at all.
I rented a hall and did all the leg work and sat by myself, not a single person showed up. I wanted to quit, I really did.
But the Lord spoke to my spirit and said “You have a full house here. There are angels on one side and devils on the other, all waiting to see your response.” So I took the time and preached defeat to the one side and victory to the other.
Sure it may have seemed foolish but it has helped me to this day.
Someone is always listening or looking for answers, people do not always comment but I read here almost every day.
Keep it up, all for him!
Together we win!
JC