Who Sings a Song About You?

There is a wonderful quote in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. I think most of you will be able to pick up on the essence of the quote even if you’ve never seen the movies or read the books. However, just maybe it will inspire you to do both!

Sam: I wonder if we'll ever be put into songs or tales.

Frodo: What?

Sam: I wonder if people will ever say, 'Let's hear about Frodo and the Ring.' And they'll say 'Yes, that's one of my favorite stories. Frodo was really courageous, wasn't he, Dad?' 'Yes, my boy, the most famousest of hobbits. And that's saying a lot.'

Frodo: You've left out one of the chief characters - Samwise the Brave. I want to hear more about Sam. Frodo wouldn't have got far without Sam.

Sam: Now Mr. Frodo, you shouldn't make fun; I was being serious.

Frodo: So was I.

Many of you, like Frodo and Sam on their journey to Mordor have come far. Most of you try to give credit to those many people who have helped you along the way. However, many more of you have failed to see how the Spirit has used you in the lives of others. Just like Sam, you think of yourself as baggage than bravery, more hindrance than helper. Yet, you are a child of God. We sing that chorus almost every week. It is a chorus of triumph and victory, not one of defeat or despair.

If you have given yourself to Jesus Christ you are under the power of the Holy Spirit. You are being used of God is ways small and large, obvious and obscure (at least obscure to you!)

Sam’s main gift was availability. He was willing to pour his life out to the last measure to assist Frodo in his quest to destroy the One Great Ring. He was nothing but an instrument, but it was that very attitude that made him the most valuable instrument of the whole journey.

This week, I want you to do a couple things. First, contact one of the Sam people in your life and tell them how much they have helped you along the journey of your life. Second, if even for only one day of this next week, put yourself ENTIRELY at the disposal of some other cause or person that can never return the favor for you. Pour yourself out on some great quest for others. If you choose to accept this challenge, I would love to hear about it in the weeks ahead!

Pastor Craig