That Volunteer Spirit

I am constantly amazed (I shouldn't be) at the broad spectrum of people who have expressed an interest in volunteering at the Lodge. Lots of people have lots to offer but many don't see that they have anything to offer. I substituted as a Bible Fellowship teacher this past Sunday and the title of the lesson was "Have You Found Your Place?" It told of how Moses gathered the workers to build the taberacle and how almost everyone had a skill or talent or gift that could be used in this process. Exodus 36:2 says, "Then Moses summoned Bezalel and Oholiab and every skilled person to whom the Lord had given ability and who was willing to come and do the work." Note that there were two qualifications: "every skilled person to whom the Lord had given ability" and second and most importantly; "who was willing." The Bible says we have all been given a gift, ability or talent. Now, are you willing? Many retired people have a lifetime of learning and experience that God can use in a wide variety of ways. They also now have the time to use those God-given abilies. How about you? Have you found your place....and are you willing? We can use you in helping these folks who don't even have a home.