Are we as Christians to be involved in the Work of God or just to sit on the side lines and observe the leadership of the church in action? Some Christians believe that their efforts as individuals are insufficient in preaching the Gospel. What is the Biblical point of view on this topic? It is worth our efforts to study it.

In Matthew 9:36-38, Jesus looked upon the multitude that followed from the villages and cities that he taught and was moved because they were as sheep scattered and having no shepherd. Then he said to the disciples, “The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; pray you therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.” The disciples were told that they should pray for more labourers to assist in the Work.

In Matthew 25, Jesus presents a parable about the Kingdom of God and judgment.

In verses 34-36, the king in the parable says to the people on his right hand side, “Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was an hungered, and you gave me meat; I was thirty, and you gave me drink: I was a stranger, and you took me in: naked, and you clothed me: I was sick, and you visited me: I was in prison, and you came unto me.”

The righteous ones were confused on this matter and asked when they had performed these deeds to him.

The King's reply was, “Inasmuch as you have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me.”

Note that these deeds mentioned in this parable were not what many individuals would call great deeds, but the King, which represents Jesus Christ in the parable, considered them as great deeds.

In Galatians 6:9, Paul states, “and let us not be weary in well doing; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.”

In 2 Thessalonians 3:13, Paul states, “Brethren, be not weary [faint not] in well doing.”

We can be witness by what we do instead of what we say. Our actions do speak louder then words which could cause someone to inquire of our beliefs. This is one way to open the door to others.

In James 2:18-19, James states, “Yea, a man may say, thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.” You will note that James would show his faith by his works or actions.

We can conclude from just these few verses that we are to do something. Our actions can include writing a friend who is sick or visiting the elderly or just sending cards of encouragement to those that are discouraged or even inviting someone to church. These seemly small deeds are not small to God as stated in the parable in Mathew 25.

And, yes, some individuals may conduct Bible studies with friends and family as their way to spread the Gospel as well.

Whatever way you choose to be a labourer of God whether it is in simple deeds of kindness to others or conducting Bible studies or just assisting your church in special programs, God will honor your efforts and He will be pleased with you in doing them.