“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.” Ephesians 4:11

Why do you do what you do? Is it for recognition, for fame or fortune? Is it just to pay the bills? Or are you using the platform/job/situation God has given you to witness to others of his love?

I admit that I struggle, not all of the times, but at critical times to be the witness I should. to say those words which will uplift Jesus, even though I love him with all of my heart. Some positions, like those of Pastor, preacher, teacher might seem easier because all of these come with an audience, but are they? I leave that question for you to ponder.

I do not follow reality music shows, even though media exposure does seem to be the path many artistes follow, but I was drawn to this headline. ‘Voice Contestant’s Rendition of ‘To Worship You I Live’ Makes it into Top 10’. The cynic in me had to take a look.

Now when you take a listen please bare these three things in mind;

1. The object of entering a competition like this is to win the public vote, so song choice is essential
2. Your vocal coach has to veto your choice
3. Singing a song that you are not committed to would be spotted not only by the judges but by the audience
   

Personally I haven’t been following this guys story nor do I know the song he sang, but I have to look at myself and say, in that position what would have been my witness? What would have been yours?

Christian Cuevas sings ‘To worship you I live’. Click on the picture to listen.