6 I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. 7 So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. 8 The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. 9 For we are God's co-workers; you are God's field, God's building.
10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, 13 their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person's work. 14 If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. 15 If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one escaping through the flames. [TNIV]
Tim's talk was a great reminder that we should not be looking at results to determine the effectiveness of a preacher or church, but at the materials being used. Tim pointed out that some things look good now, but may fall down next week.
But if the right materials from God are being used, we can be confident that God will use them for his glory.
A great talk for us geezers in little churches which are seeking to faithfully serve Christ.
Works for big churches, too.
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