Pastor's Corner

In past years the pump section of certain church pump organs was behind a partition. While the musician was playing the keys, there was an unseen, often unnamed person vigorously pumping the bellows, building up the air pressure for the musician to make music.

On one occasion, after the crowd honored the musician for beautiful playing, the pump assistant was offended because he felt unappreciated. He stopped pumping. The musician was helpless to continue. Try as he might, he had nothing to offer. The musician was nothing without his helper.

God knows when the love and support we offer someone is unnoticed while the person we are supporting is being honored. He knows the sincerity of our service and prayers when no one else does.

Our prayers and support are appreciated and valued by the Lord. Just knowing that He knows is all we need. We desire to be of use to help others flourish, but our greatest desire is to be a joy to the Lord's heart. "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." (Col. 3:23).

Pastor Greg Brownell

Dayton United Brethren Church