Regardless of our age, people want to feel useful. This is true whether we’re talking about a 2 or 3-year-old who wants to “help” Daddy or an 80 or 90-year-old who knows he or she can “do something.” While we see much apathy in the church, there are also many who would love to help in the Lord’s work but do not know where to start. For these people, I offer these suggestions.

1. Pray that God’s word will be preached boldly and heard by honest hearers (James 5:16; Acts 4:29b; 2 Thess. 3:1).

2. Invite someone who needs to hear the gospel and be saved (John 1:40-42, 45-46).

3. Attend each and every service of the Lord’s people (Heb. 10:25; Matt. 6:33).

4. Encourage others in words of concern, singing, praying, and studying the Bible (1 Thess. 5:11, 14-15; 2 Tim. 4:2; Col. 3:16).

5. Greet visitors warmly, and let them know you’re happy they are here today (Matt. 7:12; 1 Cor. 13:4).

6. Glorify God by obeying His will (Heb. 5:9; John 14:15).

- The Old Paths, Nov. 28, 2021